Renegade: meaning, definitions and examples

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renegade

 

[ หˆrษ›nษชษกeษชd ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

person

A person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles.

Synonyms

defector, rebel, traitor

Examples of usage

  • The renegade was captured by the authorities after years of hiding.
  • She was seen as a renegade by her former colleagues for speaking out against the company.
Context #2 | Noun

politics

A member of a group or party who refuses to follow the established rules or beliefs.

Synonyms

dissenter, maverick, nonconformist

Examples of usage

  • The renegade senator broke away from his party to form a new political movement.
  • He was labeled a renegade for voting against his party on the controversial bill.
Context #3 | Adjective

character

Having treacherously changed allegiance.

Synonyms

disloyal, rebellious, traitorous

Examples of usage

  • The renegade soldier joined the enemy forces.
  • She was known for her renegade behavior in the corporate world.

Translations

Translations of the word "renegade" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น renegado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเคฐเฅเคฎเคคเฅเคฏเคพเค—เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Abtrรผnniger

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pembelot

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตะฝะตะณะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ renegat

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฃๅˆ‡ใ‚Š่€… (uragirimono)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท renรฉgat

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ renegado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรถnme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณ€์ ˆ์ž (byeonjeolja)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุชุฏ (murtadd)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odpadlรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odpadlรญk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›ๅพ’ (pร ntรบ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odpadnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ svikari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐั‚า›ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ“แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜ (gandgomili)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xain

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ renegado

Etymology

The word 'renegade' originated in the late 16th century from the Spanish 'renegado', meaning 'apostate'. It was initially used to describe a person who had changed their faith or allegiances. Over time, the term evolved to refer to someone who deserts or betrays a group, organization, or set of principles. The concept of a renegade has been prevalent in various fields, including politics, military, and popular culture.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,176, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.