apostasy

== English == === Etymology === From Latin apostasia, from Ancient Greek ἀποστασία (apostasía, “defection, revolt”), from ἀφίστημι (aphístēmi, “I withdraw, revolt”), from ἀπό (apó, “from”) + ἵστημι (hístēmi, “I stand”). === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /əˈpɒ.stə.si/ (US) IPA(key): /əˈpɔs.tə.si/ (cot–caught merger) IPA(key): /əˈpɑs.tə.si/ === Noun === apostasy (countable and uncountable, plural apostasies) The renunciation of a belief or set of beliefs. Synonym: backsliding (emic viewpoint only) Hyponyms: conversion, deconversion, reconversion Specifically, the renunciation of one's religion or faith. Synonyms: defection, disaffection, estrangement ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== deconvert thoughtcrime === Further reading === apostasy on Wikipedia.Wikipedia