A person who abandons or renounces a religious or political belief or principle they once held. Someone who defects from a cause, faith, or allegiance.
From Greek 'apostates' meaning 'deserter,' from 'apo-' (away from) + 'statos' (standing). Originally used in religious contexts for those who abandoned Christianity, later extended to any defection from beliefs.
Think 'APO-STATE' - someone who moves away from their original state of belief! Like changing your political party or religion, an apostate 'stands away' from where they once stood. It's more serious than just changing your mind - it's abandoning core beliefs.
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