noun
A soldier who has deserted from military service. Used in military or historical contexts.
脱走兵は国境を越えて逃げた。
The deserter fled across the border.
脱走 is the act of desertion or escape, while 脱走兵 specifically refers to the person who deserts.
Compound of 脱走 (desertion, escape) and 兵 (soldier).