Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
desertor
noun
dih-zur-ter
Definition
A person who deserts or abandons a group or cause, especially in a military context.
Examples
- The soldier was labeled a deserter for leaving his post during the night.
- Deserters from the army often face legal consequences if caught.
- He felt like a deserter for abandoning his friends in their time of need.
Meaning
In English, ‘deserter’ refers to someone who leaves a place or a group without permission, typically under circumstances that are considered serious or treacherous.
Synonyms
- defector
- abandoner
- renegade