noun
defector
dih-FEHK-tuh
Defector (noun) means a person who abandons their country, party, or cause to join an opposing side. Example: “The defector provided intelligence agencies with valuable information.”
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A person who abandons their country, party, or cause to join an opposing side.
"The defector provided intelligence agencies with valuable information."
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin dēfector, built on the same root as "defect" and "defection."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for defector
vector
hector
rector
sector
ejector
Spector
director
detector
injector
inspector
collector
protector
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Frequently asked questions
What does “defector” mean?
The word “defector” means a person who abandons their country, party, or cause to join an opposing side.
How do you pronounce “defector”?
“Defector” is pronounced dih-FEHK-tuh (/dɪˈfɛktə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “defector” in a sentence?
Here is “defector” used in a sentence: “The defector provided intelligence agencies with valuable information.”
What part of speech is “defector”?
“Defector” is a noun.
Where does the word “defector” come from?
The word “defector” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Latin dēfector, built on the same root as "defect" and "defection.".
