deconvert — 1. noun /ˈdiːˌkɒnvɜːt,ˌdiːkənˈvɜːt/ An apostate. 2. verb /ˈdiːˌkɒnvɜːt,ˌdiːkənˈvɜːt/ a) To undergo a deconversion from a religion, faith or belief or to induce (someone) to reject a particular … Wiktionary
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apostasy — noun a) The renunciation of a belief or set of beliefs. The King of Navarre suddenly abandoned his party and went over to the Catholics. b) Specifically, the renunciation of ones religion or faith. The explanation of his apostasy was as simple as … Wiktionary
apostate — 1. adjective Guilty of apostasy. We must punish this apostate priest. 2. noun A person who has renounced a religion or faith. Syn: deconvert, recreant See Also … Wiktionary
deconversion — noun The loss of faith in a given religion and return to a previously held religion or non religion (typically atheism, agnosticism, or rationalism). Syn: apostasy, rev … Wiktionary
convert — 1. noun /ˈkɒn.vɜːt,ˈkɑn.vɝt,kənˈvɜːt,kənˈvɝt/ a) A person who has converted his or her religion. They were all converts to Islam. b) A person who is now in favour of something that he or she previously opposed or disliked. I never really liked… … Wiktionary
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Irishise — v. To convert a bar into an Irish style pub. Example Citation: In Holloway Road, north London, the Nag s Head has become O Neill s a victim of the fake Irishisation of pubs across the country. Paul Routledge, Bring back Nag s Head, says Jones the … New words
bungaloft — (BUNG.uh.lawft) n. A bungalow style house that also includes a loft. Also: bunga loft. Example Citations: This year, his firm will complete 100 projects and Brown anticipates that number will grow to 500 projects per year in about five years time … New words
