Meaning & Definition of word "Deserter"

Deserter

/dɪˈzɜːrtər/

1. A person who abandons duty or commitment, particularly in a military context.
- Example: The army is on high alert for any deserter who may attempt to escape into enemy territory.
2. Someone who leaves a group or cause abruptly and without explanation.
- Example: He was labeled a deserter after he quit the organization during a critical campaign.
3. A person who abandons their spouse or family.
- Example: She felt betrayed by her husband, who was nothing but a deserter in the eyes of their children.

●From the Latin 'desertor', from 'deserere' meaning 'to abandon'.

desert one's post:

To leave one's duty or responsibilities abruptly.

deserter from the ranks:

Someone who has left an organization or group, typically in a disloyal way.

desertion:

The act of leaving one's duty or post without permission.

defection:

The abandonment of a duty or allegiance.

Meaning: AWOL (Absent Without Leave)

● Example Sentence: He went AWOL after the first major battle.

Meaning: Ghosting

● Example Sentence: She ghosted her responsibilities, leaving without informing anyone.