dēfector — meaning in English

English meaning

• defector noun A person who abandons their country, party, or cause to join an opposing side.
• rogue noun A dishonest or unprincipled person; a scoundrel.

Senses

dēfector is used for these senses in English:

• defector One who defects.
• rogue An aggressive animal separate from the herd, especially an elephant.

rogue — full definition

1. noun A dishonest or unprincipled person; a scoundrel.
2. adj Acting outside normal or expected controls, often in a dangerous or unpredictable way.

Related Latin words