renegade
UK: ˈrɛnɪɡeɪd | US: ˈrɛnɪɡeɪd
n. a person who deserts a party, cause, religion, etc.; a traitor or rebel
n. an individual who rejects conventional behavior or norms
renegade = re<again> + neg<deny> + ade<noun suffix>
- re<again>: From Latin re-, meaning "back" or "again."
- neg<deny>: From Latin negare, meaning "to deny" or "refuse."
- ade<noun suffix>: A suffix forming nouns, often indicating a person associated with an action (e.g., "blockade").
Etymology Origin:
The word "renegade" originates from Spanish renegado, derived from Medieval Latin renegatus, the past participle of renegare ("to deny again"). It initially described Christians who converted to Islam, later broadening to mean anyone who abandons their allegiance. The morphemes reflect the act of "denying again" (re + neg), emphasizing betrayal or defiance.
The general was labeled a renegade after switching sides during the war.
She lived as a renegade, rejecting societal expectations.
The group saw him as a renegade for challenging their traditions.
Once a loyal member, he became a renegade and formed his own faction.
The novel’s protagonist is a charming renegade who defies authority.