defector
noun
Origin of defector
Related Words for defector
turncoat, renegade, deserter, recreant, runaway, betrayer, apostate, runagateExamples from the Web for defector
Contemporary Examples of defector
Lankov and Delury make a commonsense point, but Jang, a defector to Seoul, maintains that Kim was removed from power last year.
According to one defector from Harun Yahya, Oktar had sex with all of the “sisters” in the group.
The Hedonistic, Possibly Holocaust-Denying Sect That’s Hoodwinking Republican CongressmenJay Michaelson
April 19, 2014
Here was the most recognizable face of radical British politics—a defector.
Snow Hunters by Paul Yoon A North Korean defector tries to capture peace in Brazil after the Korean War.
They just nabbed two defector army commanders—Hawil's colleagues—trying to raid an arms and ammunition depot in the city.
Historical Examples of defector
Considering that he was a defector, you knew he was a defector?
Warren Commission (4 of 26): Hearings Vol. IV (of 15)The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
Has there been any other case of a defector where you have actually issued him another passport?
Warren Commission (11 of 26): Hearings Vol. XI (of 15)The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
When you say "defector," the answer to that is in the questionnaire.
Warren Commission (5 of 26): Hearings Vol. V (of 15)The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
Would it be usual for the defector to agree to advise you if he got a contact?
Warren Commission (5 of 26): Hearings Vol. V (of 15)The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
Here was a defector who comes within the category of interesting cases naturally.
Warren Commission (5 of 26): Hearings Vol. V (of 15)The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy