Meaning
deserter
- A soldier who abandons military service without permission.
- A person who abandons a cause, group, or commitment.
In a sentence
Il soldato fu arrestato e processato come disertore.
The soldier was arrested and tried as a deserter.
Non tolleriamo disertori tra le nostre file durante la campagna.
We do not tolerate deserters in our ranks during the campaign.
Il disertore cercò rifugio oltre il confine per sfuggire al processo.
The deserter sought refuge across the border to escape the trial.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| disertore | masculine · singular |
| disertori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Primarily refers to military desertion, but often used figuratively for someone defecting from a political party or duty.