Definition

The act of leaving someone or something behind, especially in a way that is considered wrong or unfair.

Example

His desertion from the army was seen as a serious offense.

Conversation

I heard about the desertion of soldiers in the news today.

Yeah, it's really concerning how people can just leave their posts like that.

It makes you wonder about the reasons behind such a desertion.

Absolutely, there must be a lot of pressure that we don’t see.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Desertion → It is formed from "desert" (from Latin *desertus*, meaning abandoned or forsaken) and the suffix "-ion" (meaning the action or process of). The word "desertion" refers to the act of abandoning or forsaking a place or duty.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'desert' meaning to abandon, and the '-ion' indicating an action. This helps you remember that 'desertion' is the action of abandoning something.

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