deserter

nounattested in dialogue

United Kingdom//dɪˈzɜːtə(ɹ)//
United States//ˈdəzɚtɚ//

A person who has physically removed him- or herself from the control or direction of a military or naval unit with the intention of permanently leaving

noun

1
A person who has physically removed him- or herself from the control or direction of a military or naval unit with the intention of permanently leaving
2
A person who has physically removed him- or herself from the control or direction of a military or naval unit with the intention of permanently leaving Under the United States Code of Military Justice, a person who has been placed on AWOL status for more than 30 days
3
One who is familiar with the desert climate and environment.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin desertor (“deserter”), from desero (“to forsake, to abandon”); or from desert + -er.

Forms

plural: deserters

description · A sketch or account of anything in words; a portraiture or…desert · A barren area of land or desolate terrain, especially one…deserted · Abandoned, without people.

deserter · A person who has physically removed him- or herself from the control or direction of a military or naval unit with the intention of permanently…

deserve · To be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be worthy…deserved · Fair; merited.deserving · Worthy of reward or praise; meritorious.

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