Apostasy

usgb/əˈpɑːstəsi/
noun

The act of giving up your religious or political beliefs and leaving a religion or a political party.

His apostasy from the political party surprised many.
Visual representation of "apostasy" - The act of giving up your religious or political beliefs and leaving a religion or a political party.

Often appears as...

  • acts of apostasy
  • apostasy from faith
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Religious Contexts

Used when someone abandons their faith or switches religion, often with disapproval.

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After converting to Buddhism, his family viewed it as an act of apostasy.
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Political Shifts

Refers to rejecting a political ideology or party that one was affiliated with.

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Her apostasy from the party's principles caused an uproar among her supporters.
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Serious Implications

Often viewed negatively and can suggest betrayal or disloyalty to a group.

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The leader's apostasy was seen as betraying the cause.
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