Wednesday 23rd March 2016
Apostasy \ [uh-pos-tuh-see]
plural apostasies.
plural apostasies.
Noun
1. a total desertion of or departure from one's religion, principles, party,cause, etc.
1. a total desertion of or departure from one's religion, principles, party,cause, etc.
Quote
The biggest story of the past fifty years in American politics has been the ascendancy of the
right, and it's a story of apostasy.
George Packer, "Turned Around," The New Yorker February 22, 2016
Origin
Apostasy can be traced to the Greek apostasis meaning "a standing away." It entered English in
the mid-1300's.
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