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I'm not on Twitter, nor Facebook, or LinkedIn, or any of these systems, because they suck in your soul and they will not let you go. Try to get out of any of them, and you will see. They are just like some religions where apostasy is punished by death.
Robert Cailliau

Meaning of "apostasy" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD APOSTASY

From Church Latin apostasia, from Greek apostasis desertion, from apostanai to stand apart from, desert.
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PRONUNCIATION OF APOSTASY

apostasy  [əˈpɒstəsɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF APOSTASY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Apostasy is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES APOSTASY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Apostasy

Apostasy (/əˈpɒstəsi/; Greek: ἀποστασία (apostasia), "a defection or revolt") is the formal disaffiliation from or abandonment or renunciation of a religion by a person. One who commits apostasy (or who apostatizes) is known as an apostate. The term apostasy is used by sociologists to mean renunciation and criticism of, or opposition to, a person's former religion, in a technical sense and without pejorative connotation. The term is occasionally also used metaphorically to refer to renunciation of a non-religious belief or cause, such as a political party, brain trust, or a sports team. Apostasy is generally not a self-definition: very few former believers call themselves apostates because of the pejorative implications of the term. Many religious groups and some states punish apostates. Apostates may be shunned by the members of their former religious group or subjected to formal or informal punishment. This may be the official policy of the religious group or may simply be the voluntary action of its members.

Definition of apostasy in the English dictionary

The definition of apostasy in the dictionary is abandonment of one's religious faith, party, a cause, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH APOSTASY


Battersea
ˈbætəsɪ
curtesy
ˈkɜːtəsɪ
ecstasy
ˈɛkstəsɪ
eustacy
ˈjuːstəsɪ
eustasy
ˈju:stəsɪ
fantasy
ˈfæntəsɪ
intestacy
ɪnˈtɛstəsɪ
isostacy
aɪˈsɒstəsɪ
isostasy
aɪˈsɒstəsɪ
phantasy
ˈfæntəsɪ
statusy
ˈsteɪtəsɪ
testacy
ˈtestəsɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE APOSTASY

apostasies
apostate
apostatic
apostatical
apostatise
apostatize
apostil
apostille
apostle
apostle bird
apostle spoon
Apostles´ Creed
apostleship
apostolate
apostolic
apostolic delegate
Apostolic Fathers
Apostolic See
Apostolic succession
apostolical

WORDS THAT END LIKE APOSTASY

creasy
docimasy
easy
easy-peasy
free and easy
greasy
homoplasy
idiosyncrasy
jasy
liquid ecstasy
Malagasy
monochromasy
non-greasy
overeasy
piss easy
queasy
speakeasy
stand easy
take it easy
uneasy

Synonyms and antonyms of apostasy in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «APOSTASY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «apostasy» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of apostasy

Translation of «apostasy» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF APOSTASY

Find out the translation of apostasy to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of apostasy from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «apostasy» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

背道
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

apostasía
570 millions of speakers

English

apostasy
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

स्वधर्म त्याग
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

الردة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

отступничество
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

apostasia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ধর্মত্যাগ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

apostasie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Murtad
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Apostasie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

背教
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

배교
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Murtad
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự bỏ đảng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

விசுவாச துரோகம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्वमतत्याग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

döneklik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

apostasia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

apostazja
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

відступництво
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

apostazie
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

αποστασία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

afvalligheid
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

avfall
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

frafall
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of apostasy

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «APOSTASY»

The term «apostasy» is quite widely used and occupies the 50.560 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «APOSTASY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «apostasy» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «apostasy» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about apostasy

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3 QUOTES WITH «APOSTASY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word apostasy.
1
Robert Cailliau
I'm not on Twitter, nor Facebook, or LinkedIn, or any of these systems, because they suck in your soul and they will not let you go. Try to get out of any of them, and you will see. They are just like some religions where apostasy is punished by death.
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Norman Finkelstein
Conversion and zealotry, just like revelation and apostasy, are flip sides of the same coin, the currency of a political culture having more in common with religion than rational discourse.
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Michael Horton
Evangelicalism as a movement is rushing headlong toward theological ambiguity, which is another way of saying apostasy.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «APOSTASY»

Discover the use of apostasy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to apostasy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Great Apostasy: Considered in the Light of Scriptural ...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
James Edward Talmage, 2012
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Freedom of religion, apostasy and Islam
For Muslims concerned for this freedom, one of the major difficulties is the 'punishment for apostasy' - death for those who desert Islam.This book argues that the law of apostasy and its punishment by death in Islamic law is untenable in ...
Abdullah Saeed, Hassan Saeed, 2004
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Paul and Apostasy: Eschatology, Perseverance, and Falling ...
Paul often considers these members to be authentic converts to the early Christian message. A prime example of this is presented in the apostle's use of the Exodus-wilderness traditions in 1 Corinthians 10:1-13.
B. J. Oropeza, 2000
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The Politics of Religious Apostasy: The Role of Apostates in ...
An analysis of the role, motivation, and impact of apostates in the current controversy surrounding new religions.
David G. Bromley, 1998
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Evangelism and Apostasy: The Evolution and Impact of ...
In Evangelism and Apostasy, the first sociological survey of Evangelicals in present-day Mexico, Kurt Bowen evaluates the appeal, character, and future growth of the Evangelical community.
Kurt Bowen, 1996
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Augustine's Manichaean Dilemma, Volume 1: Conversion and ...
Jason David BeDuhn reconstructs Augustine's decade-long adherence to Manichaeism, apostasy from it, and subsequent conversion to Nicene Christianity.
Jason David BeDuhn, 2012
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The Apostasy Now!
Those who say "Rapture before Tribulation" are in effect saying "peace andsafety"!
Brother Nolan, 2012
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Project Apostasy: The Development and Propagation of the ...
Project Apostasy: The Development and Propagation of the Trinitarian Doctrine is Satan's story.
Jesse Acuff, 2010
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Strange Roads and Forbidden Paths: Avoiding Apostasy in the ...
As you read, you'll be better prepared to recognize apostasy in all its forms. Giving clear, practical advice, Strange Roads and Forbidden Paths will help your family avoid apostasy in these latter days.
Richard G. Moore, 2008
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Silenced: How Apostasy and Blasphemy Codes are Choking ...
As this eye-opening volume reveals, accusations of "blasphemy," "apostasy," or "insulting Islam" are increasingly used by authoritarian governments and extremist forces in the Muslim world to acquire and consolidate power.
Paul Marshall, Nina Shea, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «APOSTASY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term apostasy is used in the context of the following news items.
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Jonathan Cahn: 'End of Christian America' is here
He said the world has entered what the apostle Paul called the “falling away” or the apostasy. This period, which marks the beginning of the ... «WND.com, Jul 15»
2
Life for British Muslims since 7/7 – abuse, suspicion and constant …
... blasphemy and apostasy there will be no chance of reconciliation, not ... homosexual rights, apostasy, the freedom to seriously question or ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
3
Answers to crimes committed in name of religion require thought
... the UK, but being shunned by their families under the apostasy laws, laws which could mean death in Islamic societies such as Saudi Arabia. «Oxford Mail, Jul 15»
4
Israel Falsely Claims Hamas Supports ISIS in Sinai
The Islamic State affiliated Information Bureau of the Aleppo Province released a video accusing Hamas of apostasy. In June, the Financial ... «The People's Voice, Jul 15»
5
Reader's View: Blatant dishonesty marred court's decisions
We well know that the Bible predicts growing apostasy, that is, departure from truth, as we approach end-time events. Clearly, an advanced law ... «Duluth News Tribune, Jul 15»
6
IS video shows troops' deaths in Syria archaeological site
IS said the men were soldiers captured in the city of Homs. “This group claimed to be the mother state and made Takfir, ie accused of apostasy, ... «iFreePress.com, Jul 15»
7
Afghan Court Soften Punishment
The aggravated sellers took the reasoning as apostasy and called for a witch-hunting of, as revealed later, the 'Koran-Scholar'. She was beaten ... «The Citizen, Jul 15»
8
Episcopal Church Embraces Full-Blown Apostasy as Great Falling …
Episcopal bishops show their support for Bishop-Elect Michael Curry, center. The church is embracing apostasy by blessing same-sex unions. «Charisma News, Jul 15»
9
Excommunicated founder of Mormon women's group steps down
Kelly lost her membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints last year after being found guilty of apostasy, defined as repeated ... «Arizona Daily Sun, Jul 15»
10
Syrian rival jihadi group, Jaysh al-Islam, execute ISIS fighters in …
“This group claimed to be the mother state and made Takfir on other Muslims [accused them of apostasy], shed their blood and looted their ... «NEWS.com.au, Jul 15»

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