DESERTED | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word DESERTED in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DESERTED with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Desert

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

late Middle English: from Old French deserter, from late Latin desertare, from Latin desertus ‘left waste’ (see desert)

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: dɪˈzəːt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

abandon (a person, cause, or organization) in a way considered disloyal or treacherous

Short Definition:

treacherously abandon

Examples:
  • we feel our public representatives have deserted us

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