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Deserter: meaning, definitions and examples

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deserter

 

[ dษชหˆzษœหtษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

military

A person who abandons their duty or post without permission, typically in a time of war.

Synonyms

absconder, defector, traitor

Examples of usage

  • He was labeled a deserter after fleeing the battlefield.
  • The deserter was caught and sentenced to prison.
  • The army has a zero-tolerance policy for deserters.
  • If caught, deserters can face severe consequences.
  • The deserter left his unit vulnerable to attack.
Context #2 | Noun

general

A person who leaves a group, organization, or cause, often in a disloyal or cowardly manner.

Synonyms

forsaker, renegade, turncoat

Examples of usage

  • He was seen as a deserter by his former colleagues.
  • The deserter abandoned his friends when they needed him most.
  • Being labeled a deserter can have serious social consequences.
  • The deserter's actions left a lasting impact on the organization.
  • His reputation was tarnished by the label of deserter.

Translations

Translations of the word "deserter" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desertor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเค—เฅ‹เคกเคผเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Deserteur

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ desersi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตะทะตั€ั‚ะธั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dezerter

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่„ฑ่ตฐ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉserteur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desertor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท firari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒˆ์˜๋ณ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dezertรฉr

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dezertรฉr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€ƒๅ…ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dezerter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flรณttamaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตะทะตั€ั‚ะธั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒ–แƒ”แƒ แƒขแƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dezertir

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desertor

Etymology

The word 'deserter' originated from the Latin word 'desertor', which means 'one who forsakes or abandons'. The term has been used throughout history to refer to individuals who abandon their duties or allegiances, especially in the context of military service. Deserter has carried negative connotations, reflecting societal views on loyalty and honor. In times of war, deserters were often severely punished, highlighting the seriousness of the offense.

See also: deserted, desertedly, deserting, desertion.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,389, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.