Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
defector
noun
dɪˈfɛktər
Definition
A person who abandons their country, cause, or party, often to join an opposing one.
Examples
- The defector was welcomed by the enemy forces.
- After years of loyalty, he became a defector and spoke out against the regime.
- Her escape made her a prominent defector in the eyes of the media.
Meaning
A defector is someone who leaves a group or situation to join a different one, particularly for political reasons.
Synonyms
- deserter
- traitor
- turncoat
- defiance
