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- [dih-fek-shuh n]
- /dɪˈfɛk ʃən/
- /dɪˈfek.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-fek-shuh n]
- /dɪˈfɛk ʃən/
Definitions of defection word
- noun defection the act or an instance of defecting 3
- noun defection abandonment of duty, allegiance, principles, etc; backsliding 3
- noun defection abandonment of loyalty, duty, or principle; desertion 3
- noun defection the act of defecting from one's country 3
- noun defection a failing or failure 3
- noun defection desertion from allegiance, loyalty, duty, or the like; apostasy: His defection to East Germany was regarded as treasonable. 1
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Origin of defection
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
1535-45; < Latin dēfectiōn- (stem of dēfectiō), equivalent to dēfect(us) (see defect) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Defection
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preposition
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determiner
exclamation
defection popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for defection
noun defection
- rejection — the act or process of rejecting.
- divorce — a divorced man.
- revolt — to break away from or rise against constituted authority, as by open rebellion; cast off allegiance or subjection to those in authority; rebel; mutiny: to revolt against the present government.
- failure — an act or instance of failing or proving unsuccessful; lack of success: His effort ended in failure. The campaign was a failure.
- desertion — the act of deserting or abandoning or the state of being deserted or abandoned
Antonyms for defection
noun defection
- faithfulness — strict or thorough in the performance of duty: a faithful worker.
- loyalty — the state or quality of being loyal; faithfulness to commitments or obligations.
- plenty — a full or abundant supply or amount: There is plenty of time.
- harmony — agreement; accord; harmonious relations.
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