APOSTASY


Meaning of APOSTASY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ əˈpɔstəsɪ ]

n. (pl. -ies) 1 renunciation of a belief or faith, esp. religious. 2 abandonment of principles or of a party. 3 an instance of apostasy. [ME f. eccl.L f. NT Gk apostasia f. apostasis defection (as APO-, stat- stand)]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.