renegade

Meanings

• noun

  A person who deserts, betrays, or defies allegiance to a duty or obligation; an outlaw or deserter.

• adjective

  Acting in defiance of authority or conventional behavior.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹɛnɪˌɡeɪd/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with renegade
legacy , valley , vagabondally

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Variants

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renegade , renegades , renegaded , renegading

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Forms

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renegades, reneging, renegade-like

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Etymology

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Originally, a renegade was someone who had renounced Christianity and adopted Islam. The term comes from the Latin 'renegare,' meaning 'to deny,' and was used in the Middle Ages to refer to Christian knights who converted to Islam.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'renegade' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. The term 'renegade' is often used in a positive context to refer to someone who challenges authority and fights for what they believe in.

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Related Concepts

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1. Outlaw: A person who is not recognized as a member of a society and is therefore outside the law.

2. Deserter: A person who leaves an organization or causes without fulfilling their obligations or completing their duty.

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Culture

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The term 'renegade' has been used extensively in literature and popular culture to refer to individuals who challenge authority or defy societal norms. One famous example is Han Solo from Star Wars, who is often referred to as a renegade smuggler.

How to Memorize "renegade"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person wearing a red bandana over their face, hiding in the shadows, and defying authority.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'renegade' with the concept of rebellion and defiance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'renegade' starts with the letter 'R,' which can help you recall its meaning.

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