1. a person who abandons their religious faith, political party, or cause
Usage: often used in religious contexts; can carry negative connotation

1. relating to or characteristic of an apostate; having abandoned one's faith or allegiance

Examples

• He was branded an apostate after leaving the church.
• The apostate movement gained followers among disillusioned members.
• She was considered an apostate for renouncing her political party.
• His apostate views shocked his traditional family.
• The group condemned him as an apostate and a traitor.
• Many apostates struggled with their decision to leave.
• The regime punished apostates who rejected its ideology.