Definitions

1. noun

The act of leaving a person, group, or organization without permission, often in a situation of duty or responsibility.

“The soldier’s desertion during the war led to severe consequences.”

2. noun

Abandonment or rejection of a person, cause, or idea.

“The couple’s desertion of their marriage plans shocked their friends.”

3. noun

A person who deserts or abandons others.

“The deserters were shunned by the community.”

4. noun

A place, especially a desert, that is unvisited or uninhabited.

“The desertion of the island after the hurricane made it uninhabitable.”