renegade
nounmasculine/ʁɨnɨˈɣaðu/low
re·ne·ga·do
Definition
Who or that which has reneged, who has abandoned or betrayed their beliefs, principles, party, or homeland; apostate, traitor.
He was considered a renegade after leaving the party and publicly criticizing his former colleagues.
The renegade was expelled from the religious community.
Common collocations
faith renegadeparty renegadeconsidered a renegade
Etymology
Do latim 'renegatus', particípio passado de 'renegare' (negar novamente, rejeitar).