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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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