defection Meaning & Definition
/dɪˈfɛkʃən/
What Does Defection Mean?
Defection is a noun that means An act or incidence of defecting.
Word Facts for Defection
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //dɪˈfɛkʃən// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | apostasy, abandonment and renunciation |
| Plural | defections |
Defection Definition (Noun)
- An act or incidence of defecting.
military defection
Synonyms of Defection
Defection synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Defection
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Defection in a Sentence
military defection
political defection
mass defection
The general’s sudden defection shocked the government.
The party suffered another defection to the opposition.
Word Forms & Grammar
defection (countable and uncountable, plural defections)
Words That Rhyme With Defection
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Origin of Defection
From Latin dēfectiō (stem dēfectiōn-).
Pronouncing Defection
Defection is pronounced //dɪˈfɛkʃən// and has 1 syllable.
Defection: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is defection?
Defection is a noun.
What is another word for defection?
Close synonyms of defection are apostasy, abandonment and renunciation. See the full list of defection synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of defection?
The plural of defection is defections.