Apostate
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One who, after having received sacred orders, renounces hisclerical profession.
Apostate meaning & definition 1 of Apostate.
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One who has abandoned one's religious faith, a political party, one's principles, or a cause.
Apostate meaning & definition 2 of Apostate.
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In the Jehovah’s Witness ([JW]) religion:
Any baptized JW who openly disagrees with or [speaks out] against either the JW religion or the [Watchtower] Bible and Tract Society (WTBTS).
Apostates are considered dangerous “followers of Satan” and are therefore shunned.Apostate meaning & definition 3 of Apostate.
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A person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.
Apostate meaning & definition 4 of Apostate.
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someone who has given up their religion or left a political party
Apostate meaning & definition 5 of Apostate.