noun
deserter
dih-ZUR-tuh
Deserter (noun) means someone who has left their military post without permission and does not intend to return. Example: “The deserter was court-martialled and imprisoned.”
noun
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Someone who has left their military post without permission and does not intend to return.
"The deserter was court-martialled and imprisoned."
How to use deserter
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA soldier who has abandoned their duty without authorisation.
Common pairings
a wartime deserter
hunt down a deserter
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- deserters
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Etymology
From Latin desertor, "one who abandons," from deserere (see "desert").
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What does “deserter” mean?
The word “deserter” means someone who has left their military post without permission and does not intend to return. In plain terms, a soldier who has abandoned their duty without authorisation.
How do you pronounce “deserter”?
“Deserter” is pronounced dih-ZUR-tuh (/ˈdəzɚtɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “deserter” in a sentence?
Here is “deserter” used in a sentence: “The deserter was court-martialled and imprisoned.”
What part of speech is “deserter”?
“Deserter” is a noun.
Where does the word “deserter” come from?
The word “deserter” comes from Latin. From Latin desertor, "one who abandons," from deserere (see "desert").
