defector

🇺🇸 /dɪˈfektər/ 🇬🇧 /dɪˈfektə(r)/
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noun
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A person who leaves one group, organization, or country to join another, often perceived as an opponent.

The defector shared crucial information with the rival team.

translation

n. A person who leaves one group, organization, or country to join another, often perceived as an opponent.

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Plural defectors