defector

dɪˈfɛktər
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Translation of defector into Russian

Noun

1.

politics

person who leaves their country or group
  • The defector sought asylum in a neighboring country.Перебежчик попросил убежища в соседней стране.
2.

military

individual abandoning their military duty
  • The defector was court-martialed for leaving his post.Дезертир был отдан под трибунал за оставление поста.
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Synonyms and analogies of defector in English

Examples of defector in a sentence

  • A defector revealed secrets about the regime.
  • The defector sought asylum in a neighboring country.
  • Defectors often face severe consequences if caught.

Translations of "defector" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
перебежчикnm. - perebezhchik

After years of oppression, the defector sought asylum in a nearby country.

После многих лет угнетения перебежчик искал убежища в соседней стране.

During the trial, the defector testified against former allies from his country.

На суде перебежчик давал показания против бывших союзников из своей страны.

дезертирnm. - dezertir

Within two months, the defector was back in a new role.

Два месяца спустя дезертир вернулся в новой роли.

Your man's a defector, Guillam.

Твой человек - дезертир, Гиллиам.

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Other translations for defector:

  • невозвращенецnm.
  • отступникnm.
  • перебежчицаn.

defector: Examples and translations in context

Political activists rallied support for the defector who had risked everything.

Политические активисты объединились в поддержку перебежчика, который рискнул всем.

Everyone was curious about the defector's story and how he escaped.

Всем было любопытно услышать историю перебежчика и узнать, как он сбежал.

As a defector, he became a symbol of hope for many dissidents.

Будучи перебежчиком, он стал символом надежды для многих диссидентов.

The source reports that no warrant is required when arresting a defector.

Источник сообщает, что для ареста перебежчика ордер не требуется.

Many viewed the defector with suspicion, fearing he might be a spy.

Многие относились к перебежчику с подозрением, опасаясь, что он может быть шпионом.

In the interview, the defector discussed his motivations for leaving.

В интервью перебежчик обсуждал свои мотивы для ухода.

She married a defector out of compassion and was killed because of it.

Из жалости вышла замуж за дезертира и вот так закончила.

Now, why would I risk the safety of my crew by harboring a defector?

Интересно, и зачем мне рисковать безопасностью своего экипажа, укрывая дезертира?

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