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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.”

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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 notes

In plain EnglishA soldier who has abandoned their duty without authorisation.

Common pairings
a wartime deserter hunt down a deserter

Word forms

deserters plural

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Etymology

From Latin desertor, "one who abandons," from deserere (see "desert").

Origin: Latin

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Frequently asked questions

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").

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