renegade

[ ren-i-geyd ]

noun

1. a person who deserts a party or cause for another.

   Synonyms: betrayer, deserter, dissenter, traitor

2. an apostate from a religious faith.

adjective

1. of or like a renegade; traitorous.

renegade

/ ˈrɛnɪˌɡeɪd /

noun

1. 1. a person who deserts his or her cause or faith for another; apostate; traitor
   2. ( as modifier )

      a renegade priest

2. any outlaw or rebel

Word History and Origins

Origin of renegade¹

First recorded in 1575–85; from Spanish renegado, from Medieval Latin renegātus, noun use of past participle of renegāre “to desert”; renege

Word History and Origins

Origin of renegade¹

C16: from Spanish renegado , from Medieval Latin renegāre to renounce, from Latin re- + negāre to deny

Example Sentences

For Mr Musk - who relishes being a "disrupter" and renegade - there's little question that his lucrative relationships with the US government will continue, no matter the result of the November election.

From BBC

The brand writes that the show was inspired by “renegade pageant queens and patriots.”

From Los Angeles Times

If anything, raw talent and a slightly renegade persona — his body covered in tattoos — translated into 8 million followers on social media and lucrative deals with the likes of Nike and Monster Energy.

From Los Angeles Times

But China considers Taiwan a renegade province and it wants to see it "reunited" well before the centenary of the founding of the CCP in 2049.

From BBC

China regards Taiwan as a renegade province that must come under its control, by force if necessary.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• reactionary