Definition of apostates Apostates

We found 3 definitions of apostates from 2 different sources.

What does apostates mean?

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Adjective
apostate - not faithful to religion or party or cause
		unfaithful not trustworthy; "an unfaithful reproduction"

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apostate (n.)
One who has forsaken the faith, principles, or party, to which he before adhered; esp., one who has forsaken his religion for another; a pervert; a renegade.
apostate (n.)
One who, after having received sacred orders, renounces his clerical profession.
apostate (a.)
Pertaining to, or characterized by, apostasy; faithless to moral allegiance; renegade.
apostate (v. i.)
To apostatize.