Definitions

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  • noun An apostate.
  • verb intransitive To undergo a deconversion from a religion, faith or belief or (transitive) to induce (someone) to reject a particular religion, faith, or belief.
  • verb intransitive To revert or (transitive) to restore.
  • verb transitive To change a building that has been converted to a new use back to its original use; specifically to change a house that has been converted into apartments or flats back to a single-family dwelling.

Etymologies

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From de- + convert

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Examples

  • I have read a great deal by ex-Christian Agnostics and Atheists, and so have the impression that for many who deconvert, that is the case.

    ExChristian.Net -- encouraging ex-Christians 2010

  • I have read a great deal by ex-Christian Agnostics and Atheists, and so have the impression that for many who deconvert, that is the case.

    ExChristian.Net -- encouraging ex-Christians 2010

  • Although, you know what, I don't think I managed to deconvert any creationists by referring them to Ole Frackin 'Cracker Myers.

    An Ominous Story 2009

  • If their savior were to see his followers today, he would probably deconvert.

    Think Progress » Portugal’s parliament approves same-sex marriage. 2010

  • I've often noticed and wondered at an interesting correspondence between interest in science fiction and skepticism in regards to religion (I am a deconvert from christianity to agnosticism myself --- the only one in my family and also the only science fiction reader).

    Your Personality Influences Your Reading Choices 2007

  • Going forward,   Anonymous hopes to deconvert members and "infiltrate" the group by joining and posing as sincere Scientologists.

    The Passion of ‘Anonymous’ 2008

  • I do not say this to question your faith nor am I trying to deconvert anyone.

    fort sumter, brooklyn 2004

  • International Isotopes plans to use its proposed facility to deconvert the depleted uranium tails that result from the enrichment process.

    The Seattle Times 2011

  • The plant, including all ancillary systems and support facilities, is expected to deconvert the material into a passive form which will be stored on the Capenhurst site.

    unknown title 2011

  • Athiests - What religion did you deconvert from if not born athiest?

    Yahoo! Answers: Latest Questions 2010

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