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Vinony

deserter

noun

  1. member of the armed forces who deserts, abandons a duty or post without permission and with the intention of not returning
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Pronunciation: /dɪˈzɜːtə(ɹ)/ / /ˈdəzɚtɚ/

noun

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

  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
  3. One who is familiar with the desert climate and environment.