renegado

/re.ne.ˈga.ðo/ or /re.ne.ˈɣa.ðo/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who has deserted or defected from their allegiance, especially a soldier or a member of an organization.

“The renegado had to face the consequences of his betrayal.”

2. noun

A person who abandons their principles or commitments.

“After the scandal, he was seen as a renegado by his former friends.”

Synonyms

  • defector
  • deserter
  • traitor

Antonyms

  • loyalist
  • patriot