How to Pronounce "apostate"

word

əˈpɔsteɪt

uh-PAW-stayt

ɐpˈɒsteɪt

uh-POS-tayt

Definition

A person who leaves or renounces their religion, political party, or cause, often turning away from previously held beliefs.

American English

əˈpɔsteɪt

British English

ɐpˈɒsteɪt

uh-PAW-stayt

uh-POS-tayt

He was called an apostate after leaving his religious group.

An apostate often faces strong criticism from their former community.

She became an apostate when she rejected her political party's beliefs.

Many saw him as an apostate for speaking out against their traditions.