Definitions

1. noun

A person who has abandoned their faith or principles, especially in a shocking or public way.

“The former politician was accused of being an apostate after switching parties.”

2. noun

A person who has abandoned their allegiance to a country or cause.

“The spy was considered an apostate after defecting to the enemy’s side.”

3. verb

To abandon one’s allegiance or faith, especially in a shocking or public way.

“The whistleblower was said to have apostatized after exposing the company’s corruption.”