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Meaning of renegade
A person who has betrayed or deserted a principle, party, or cause.
Etymology of renegade
The word "renegade" comes from the Spanish word "renegado", which is derived from the Latin words "re" (meaning "again" or "anew") and "negare" (meaning "to deny").
Historically, the term referred to a Christian who had converted to Islam, particularly during the period of the Reconquista in Spain.
Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include anyone who had betrayed or abandoned a principle, party, or cause.
Synonyms
traitor
defector
deserter
turncoat
apostate
rebel
insurgent
mutineer
dissident
nonconformist
maverick
outlaw
fugitive
absconder
runaway
escapee
dissenter
secessionist
separatist
radical
extremist
anarchist
revolutionary
subversive
insubordinate
disobedient
refractory
recalcitrant
intractable
uncontrollable
unmanageable
rebellious
seditious
treasonous
perfidious
disloyal
faithless
unfaithful
treacherous
deceitful
duplicitous
Definitions
- A person who has betrayed or deserted a principle, party, or cause, often in order to gain an advantage.
- A person who has rejected or abandoned a previously held belief, loyalty, or affiliation.
- A person who is rebellious or disobedient, often in a way that is considered unacceptable or threatening to authority.
Usage Examples
- The renegade politician was expelled from the party for his radical views.
- The company's former CEO turned renegade and started a rival business.
- The renegade soldier deserted his post and joined the enemy's side.
Antonyms
loyalist
patriot
supporter
advocate
champion
defender
ally
friend
follower
adherent
devotee
enthusiast
partisan
stalwart
faithful
devoted
dedicated
committed
steadfast
true
trustworthy
reliable
dependable
obedient
compliant
submissive
conformist
traditionalist
conservative