predefection

English

Etymology

From pre- +‎ defection.

Adjective

predefection (not comparable)

1. Before defection.
   • 2007 August 29, Jennifer Dunning, “Love Lost and Fame Gained for a Young Nureyev”, in New York Times‎:

     The predefection years have so far been portrayed best in “Rudolf Nureyev: Three Years in the Kirov Theater,” a loving, little-known collection of reminiscences by friends and colleagues published in 1995 in Russia.

Anagrams

• perfectioned