renégat
renegade
noun reh-neh-GAH Rare
Origin: Medieval Latin renegatus, from renegare (to deny)
Also means
traitor
Usage Note
Renégat describes someone who has abandoned their faith, political allegiance, or principles — a turncoat. The final -t is silent. The feminine form is renégate. In modern usage it often appears in political commentary to describe someone who has switched sides in a striking or scandalous way.
Examples
"Il est considéré comme un renégat par son ancien parti."
Natural Translation
He is considered a renegade by his former party.
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