desertie — meaning in English Dutch → English · translate English → Dutch instead English meaning defection noun The act of abandoning one's country, party, or cause for an opposing one. desertion noun The act of abandoning a duty, post, or person, especially without permission. Senses desertie is used for these senses in English: defection An act or incidence of defecting. desertion The act of deserting. Related Dutch words overlopen vaandelvlucht