Meaning of the word defector in English

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defector

US /dɪˈfek.tɚ/
UK /dɪˈfek.tɚ/

Noun

1.

someone who leaves a country, political party, etc., especially in order to join an opposing one:

Example:
She was one of many Communist Party defectors.
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