Desertion and Hegira

Desertion noun - The act of abandoning.

Hegira and desertion are semantically related In some cases you can use "Hegira" instead a noun "Desertion".

Nearby Words: desert, deserted, deserter, deserting

Hegira noun - The flight of Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in 622 which marked the beginning of the Muslim era; the Muslim calendar begins in that year.

Desertion and hegira are semantically related in departure topic. Sometimes you can use "Desertion" instead a noun "Hegira", if it concerns topics such as leaving, getaway.