apostasy
US /əˈpɑː.stə.si/
UK /əˈpɒs.tə.si/
명사
배교, 변절
the abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief or principle
예시:
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His public declaration of atheism was seen by many as an act of apostasy.
그의 공개적인 무신론 선언은 많은 사람들에게 배교 행위로 여겨졌다.
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The former party member was accused of apostasy after criticizing the leadership.
전 당원은 지도부를 비판한 후 배교 혐의로 기소되었다.