defector

UK
/dɪˈfɛktə/
US
/dɪˈfɛktər/

Translations

defectornoun
defectors
pl
UK
/dɪˈfɛktə/
US
/dɪˈfɛktər/
The defector provided valuable intelligence to the opposing government.
Le transfuge a fourni des renseignements précieux au gouvernement adverse.
Additional translations
défecteurEmploi rare, calque direct de l’anglais.
defectoradjective
UK
/dɪˈfɛktə/
US
/dɪˈfɛktɚ/
Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "defector lists").
transfugeEmploi adjectival rare, souvent rendu par une tournure avec « de transfuge ».
The defector resettlement program was expanded.
Le programme de réinstallation transfuge a été élargi.

Definitions

defectornoun
A person who abandons their country or cause in favor of an opposing one.
The defector provided valuable intelligence to the opposing government.
defectoradjective
Relating to, involving, or characteristic of a person who has defected.
The agency runs a special defector resettlement program.