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