renegade

noun
UK: /ˈrenɪɡeɪd/
US: /ˈrenɪɡeɪd/

  1. A person who abandons their beliefs or allegiance to join an opposing group.

    1. He was a renegade from the start.
    2. The renegade soldier deserted his post and fled across the border during the night.

  2. Someone who rejects conventional behavior, thinking, or style.

    1. She's a renegade in the art world.
    2. The company is known for hiring renegade thinkers who challenge traditional business models.

Synonyms

deserter traitor rebel dissident nonconformist maverick
renegade adjective

  1. Having abandoned allegiance; disloyal.

    1. He led a renegade group.
    2. The renegade faction plotted against the established government, seeking to destabilize the region.

  2. Rejecting conventional behavior, thinking, or style.

    1. They have a renegade attitude.
    2. The film features a renegade detective who breaks all the rules to solve the case.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "renegade" in English means: A person who abandons their beliefs or allegiance to join an opposing group., Someone who rejects conventional behavior, thinking, or style..

The phonetic transcription of "renegade" is /ˈrenɪɡeɪd/ in British English and /ˈrenɪɡeɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "renegade": deserter, traitor, rebel, dissident, nonconformist, maverick.

Example usage of "renegade": "He was a renegade from the start.". More examples on the page.