Science Fair Project Dictionary
Apostasy
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English
Etymology
From Greek απο, apo, "away, apart", στασις, stasis, "standing".
Also derived from Greek ἀποστάτης, meaning "political rebel", as applied to rebellion against God, its law and the faith of Israel (in Hebrew מרד) in the old testament.
Pronunciation
a*pos"ta*sy
Noun
apostasy
Synonyms
- defection
- disaffection
- estrangement
Translations
renunciation of set of beliefs
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Related words
- apostate
- apostatise
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