defector

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa que abandona seu país, dever, lealdade ou posto para se juntar ao lado oposto, especialmente em contexto militar ou político.

A noun referring to a person who abandons their duty, allegiance, or post, especially in a military or political context.

1. Person who abandons dutyB2formal

   An individual who leaves their post, organization, or country, especially in a military or political context, often to join an opposing side.

   Desertor

   • The defector provided valuable intelligence to the enemy.
   • He was labeled a defector after abandoning his military post.
   • Several defectors crossed the border seeking asylum.

   Sinônimosapostatedeserterratrenegadetraitorturncoat

   Antônimosloyalistpatriotsupporter