CEFR B2

defector

noun

Meaning

A person who abandons their country, cause, or allegiance in favor of an opposing one.

Examples

The famous ballet dancer became a defector when he sought asylum in the West.
After years of working for the intelligence agency, she became a defector, revealing secrets to the rival nation.

Synonyms: deserter, turncoat, renegade, apostate

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defector (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /dɪˈfɛktər/

Definition

A person who abandons their country, cause, or allegiance in favor of an opposing one.

Examples

The famous ballet dancer became a defector when he sought asylum in the West.
After years of working for the intelligence agency, she became a defector, revealing secrets to the rival nation.
The government labeled him a defector after he publicly renounced his citizenship and joined an opposition movement.

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