disapostle

/disˈæpɒstəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who has left their position as an apostle or a position of leadership in a religious organization.

“The church struggled to cope with the departure of its disapostle, who had been a key figure in its growth.”

Synonyms

  • defector
  • renegade

Antonyms

  • apostle
  • proponent