Meanings
The act of abandoning or renouncing allegiance to a cause, party, or principle.
کسی جماعت، پارٹی، یا اصول سے وابستگی چھوڑنے یا انکار کرنے کام عمل
دفاع
defa
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- political defection
- defection of soldiers
- defection to another party
Example Sentences
His defection to the enemy’s side was a shock to everyone.
ان کی دشمن کی طرف وفاداری چھوڑنا سب کے لیے ایک حیرت تھی۔
Un ki dushan ki taraf wafadari chhodna sab ke liye aik hairat thi.
The defection of several key members weakened the party.
کئی اہم اراکین کی وفاداری چھوڑنے سے پارٹی کمزور ہوگئی۔
Kai ahem arakeen ki wafadari chhodne se party kamzor ho gayi.
Defection among soldiers can lead to severe consequences in a war.
سپاہیوں میں وفاداری چھوڑنا جنگ میں شدید نتائج کا سبب بن سکتا ہے۔
Sipahiyon mein wafadari chhodna jang mein shadeed natayej ka sabab ban sakta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'defect' and 'defection' as leaving something behind, like a 'defect' in loyalty.
Imagine a soldier walking away from his camp, symbolizing abandonment.
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📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "defectio" — the act of failing or abandoning
First known use: 19th century
The term 'defection' entered the English language in the 19th century, deriving from the Latin word 'defectio', referring to the act of abandoning or failing obligations.