defector

Meanings

• Noun

  A person who desertes or betrays a cause, country, or organization.

  - "The defector revealed crucial information to the enemy."
  - "He was hailed as a hero after defecting from the terrorist group."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with defector
deceiver , receiver , leaver , believer

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Variants

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defect , defected , defecting , defector , defectors , defects

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'deficere' which means 'to forsake, abandon, or fail'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'defector' often used in the context of espionage and intelligence gathering.

2. In the world of chess, a defector is a piece that moves to the opposite color's side.

3. The term 'defector' can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who leaves a particular lifestyle or belief system.

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Related Concepts

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1. Whistleblower: An individual who exposes wrongdoing or illegal activity within an organization or government.

2. Traitor: A person who betrays their country, cause, or organization by revealing sensitive information or taking actions against it.

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Culture

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In literature and cinema, defectors often portrayed as individuals who make a moral choice to leave their previous allegiance due to personal convictions or ethical dilemmas.

How to Memorize "defector"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person leaving their previous group or organization, carrying a backpack filled with secret documents.
   - Imagine a person standing before a crowd, confessing their betrayal.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the act of betrayal or desertion.
   - Think of the word as synonymous with 'traitor' or 'deserter'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym D.E.FECT to remember the meaning: Desertion, Exposure, Forsaking, Exile, Treachery, and Betrayal.

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