deserter

UK
/dɪˈzɜːtə/
US
/dɪˈzɜrtər/

Translations

deserternoun
deserters
pl
UK
/dɪˈzɜːtə/
US
/dɪˈzɜrtər/
The army was searching for the deserter who fled during the battle.
Армия искала дезертира, который сбежал во время боя.
Additional translations
deserteradjective
UK
/dɪˈzɜːtə/
US
/dɪˈzɝːtər/
Functions as an attributive noun, e.g., 'deserter status', 'deserter records'.

Definitions

deserternoun
A person who abandons their duty or post, especially a member of the armed forces who leaves without permission.
The army was on the lookout for the deserter who had fled the camp during the night.
A person who leaves a cause, party, or group, often in a disloyal or treacherous manner.
He was labeled a deserter by his political party after he switched allegiance to the opposition.
deserteradjective
Relating to or characteristic of a deserter; used before another noun.
The court examined the deserter status of the soldiers.