Renegade

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɹɛnɪˌɡeɪ̯d/

Origin

From Spanish renegado, from Medieval Latin renegatus, perfect participle of renego ("deny"). See also renege.

Full definition of renegade

Noun

1. An outlaw or rebel.
2. A disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause, religion, political party, friend, etc.

Coordinate terms

• (disloyal person) apostate, defector, heretic, turncoat