a·pos·tate ( -p s t t , -t t)n. One who has abandoned one's religious faith, a political party, one's principles, or a cause. [Middle English, from Old French, from Late Latin apostata, from Greek apostat  s, from aphistanai, to revolt; see apostasy.]a·pos tate adj. |
apostate
Noun
a person who has abandoned his or her religion, political party, or cause
Adjective
guilty of apostasy
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  apostate - a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.quitter - a person who gives up too easily |
| Adj. | 1. | apostate - not faithful to religion or party or cause unfaithful - not true to duty or obligation or promises; "an unfaithful lover" |
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