"postdefection" meaning in All languages combined

See postdefection on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: From post- + defection. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|post|defection}} post- + defection Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} postdefection (not comparable)
  1. After defection. Tags: not-comparable
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