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defection in Dutch

defection in Dutch is desertie, overlopen — defection means the act of abandoning one's country, party, or cause for an opposing one.

defection in Dutch

desertie
noun
An act or incidence of defecting.
overlopen
noun
An act or incidence of defecting.

What does "defection" mean?

  1. noun The act of abandoning one's country, party, or cause for an opposing one.
    "His defection to the rival party shocked his colleagues."
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defection in a sentence

  • His defection to the rival party shocked his colleagues.

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What is "defection" in Dutch?

"defection" in Dutch is desertie, overlopen. defection means: The act of abandoning one's country, party, or cause for an opposing one.

How do you use "defection" in a sentence?

Example: "His defection to the rival party shocked his colleagues." In Dutch, "defection" is desertie, overlopen.

Are there other ways to say "defection" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "defection": desertie, overlopen.

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