apostate

• Décrit une personne qui a abandonné sa foi religieuse, son parti politique ou ses principes.

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.

   apostat dans le sens de déloyal

   • 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.

   Synonymesdisloyalfaithlessperfidiousrecreantrenegadetraitoroustreacherous

   Antonymesdevotedfaithfulloyalsteadfast

• Nom désignant une personne qui abandonne ou renie une croyance, une allégeance ou une cause précédemment soutenue, notamment en religion, en politique ou par principe.

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.

   Apostat (renégat religieux)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbacksliderdefectordeserterdissenterhereticinfidelnonbelieverrenegadetraitorturncoatunbeliever

   Antonymesadherentbelieverconvertdevoteefollower

2. Political or ideological defectorC1formal

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

   Apostat politique

   • 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.

   Synonymesbacksliderdefectordeserterrenegadetraitorturncoat

   Antonymesadherentfollowerloyalistpartisansupporter