Meaning Of 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.

n.

One who, after having received sacred orders, renounces his clerical profession.

a.

Pertaining to, or characterized by, apostasy; faithless to moral allegiance; renegade.

v. i.

To apostatize.