Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
transfuga
Noun
/trɒnˈsfjuːɡə/
Definition
A person who has deserted or defected from one group, organization, or country to another.
Examples
- After the regime change, many transfugas sought asylum in neighboring countries.
- She became a transfuga when she left her political party due to ideological differences.
- The transfuga shared insights about the conditions in their former home.
Meaning
Refers to an individual who abandons their previous affiliations, often for political reasons or in search of a better life.
Synonyms
- Defector
- Deserter
- Turncoat