apostate

• Describe a una persona que ha abandonado su fe religiosa, partido político o principios; también se aplica a lo relacionado con esa apostasía.

Describes a person who has abandoned their religious faith, political party, or principles.

1. Disloyal or betrayingC1formal

   Describes a person who has abandoned their religious faith, political party, principles, or cause.

   Apóstata, renegado

   • The apostate politician was criticized by his former supporters.
   • He was labeled an apostate after leaving the church.
   • Her apostate views were considered a betrayal by her colleagues.

   Sinónimosdisloyalfaithlessperfidiousrecreantrenegadetraitoroustreacherous

   Antónimosdevotedfaithfulloyalsteadfast

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona que abandona o reniega de una lealtad, creencia o causa que antes apoyaba, como una religión, un partido político o un principio.

A noun referring to a person who abandons or renounces a previously held loyalty, belief, or cause, such as a religion, political party, or principle.

1. Religious deserterC1formal

   A person who renounces a religious belief or principle, often considered a traitor to their faith.

   Apóstata religioso

   • The apostate was excommunicated from the church.
   • Historically, apostates were often persecuted for their abandonment of faith.
   • He was labeled an apostate after converting to a different religion.

   Sinónimosbacksliderdefectordeserterdissenterhereticinfidelnonbelieverrenegadetraitorturncoatunbeliever

   Antónimosadherentbelieverconvertdevoteefollower

2. Political or ideological defectorC1formal

   Someone who abandons a political party, cause, or principle, often seen as disloyal.

   Apóstata político o ideológico

   • The senator was called an apostate after switching parties.
   • Apostates from the movement were shunned by former allies.
   • He was considered an apostate for betraying the party's core values.

   Sinónimosbacksliderdefectordeserterrenegadetraitorturncoat

   Antónimosadherentfollowerloyalistpartisansupporter