noun
Uncommon
renegade
REH-nuh-gayd
Renegade (noun) means someone who abandons a cause, group, or belief and often turns against it. Example: “The renegade officer was court-martialled for leaking secrets.”
noun
1
Someone who abandons a cause, group, or belief and often turns against it.
"The renegade officer was court-martialled for leaking secrets."
adjective
1
Rebellious, disloyal, or acting outside accepted rules.
"A renegade faction broke away from the main political party."
How to use renegade
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone (or something) that breaks away from the group and goes against it.
Common pairings
renegade group
go renegade
renegade behaviour
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Word forms
- Plural
- renegades
- Third person singular
- renegades
- Past tense
- renegaded
- Comparative
- more renegade
- Superlative
- most renegade
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Etymology
From Spanish renegado, from Medieval Latin renegatus, "one who has denied [their faith]."
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What does “renegade” mean?
The word “renegade” means someone who abandons a cause, group, or belief and often turns against it. In plain terms, someone (or something) that breaks away from the group and goes against it.
How do you pronounce “renegade”?
“Renegade” is pronounced REH-nuh-gayd (/ˈɹɛ.nɪˌɡeɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “renegade” in a sentence?
Here is “renegade” used in a sentence: “The renegade officer was court-martialled for leaking secrets.”
What part of speech is “renegade”?
Depending on how it is used, “renegade” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “renegade” come from?
The word “renegade” comes from Medieval Latin. From Spanish renegado, from Medieval Latin renegatus, "one who has denied [their faith].".
Is “renegade” a common word?
“Renegade” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “renegade” have?
“Renegade” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone who abandons a cause, group, or belief and often turns against it.
