Meaning
desertion
- The act of abandoning a military post or duty without permission
- Abandonment of a cause, group, or civic duty (such as voting)
In a sentence
Il soldato è stato accusato di diserzione durante il conflitto.
The soldier was accused of desertion during the conflict.
La grave crisi interna ha provocato una forte diserzione tra i membri.
The serious internal crisis caused heavy desertion among members.
L'alta diserzione dalle urne riflette la sfiducia dei cittadini.
The high abstention at the polls reflects citizens' distrust.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| diserzione | feminine · singular |
| diserzioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Feminine noun ending in -zione.
- In politics or journalism, often metaphorically used to describe mass abstention from voting.