A defector is someone who abandons their country, group, or cause for another, often for political or ideological reasons. This term is used in espionage, military contexts, and political discourse to describe individuals fleeing oppressive regimes or switching loyalties. Governments and intelligence agencies benefit from defectors’ insider knowledge, gaining strategic advantages, while defectors themselves seek safety, freedom, or rewards.
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