Word of the Day – Renunciate

Renunciate (noun/verb)

ree-nun-see-ayt

A person who formally rejects or gives up something, especially a religious person who has renounced a secular way of life.//Formally reject or give up (something), especially as an expression of a religious belief.

Mid 17th century from Latin renuntiat-, from renuntiare ‘protest against’

Example sentences

“A religious renunciate”