apostasy in Arabic
رِدَّة ridda
UK/əˈpɒ.stə.si//əˈpɔs.tə.si/
apostasy in Arabic: رِدَّة (ridda), اِرْتِدَاد (irtidād). In English, apostasy means the renunciation of a belief or set of beliefs.
Arabic words for apostasy
- renunciation of set of beliefs
- رِدَّة ridda, اِرْتِدَاد irtidād
English meaning of apostasy
- noun The renunciation of a belief or set of beliefs.
- noun Specifically, the renunciation of one's religion or faith.
Synonyms of apostasy
- backsliding[emic]] viewpoint only>
- defection
- disaffection
- estrangement
apostasy in other languages
Questions about apostasy in Arabic
- What is the meaning of apostasy in Arabic?
- Apostasy in Arabic is رِدَّة (ridda), اِرْتِدَاد (irtidād).
- ما معنى كلمة apostasy؟
- Apostasy: رِدَّة (ridda), اِرْتِدَاد (irtidād).
- What does apostasy mean in English?
- Apostasy means the renunciation of a belief or set of beliefs.
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