26984 words

traitor

2 definitions • 4 examples
1
a person who is not loyal or stops being loyal to their own country, social class, beliefs, etc.:

Examples:

The leaders of the rebellion were hanged as traitors.
The Chinese Communist Party branded (= called) Mr Gorbachev "a traitor to socialism".
2
a person who gives away or sells secrets of his or her country, or someone who is not loyal to particular beliefs or friends:

Examples:

Benedict Arnold was a traitor during the American Revolution.
Opponents called the mayor "a traitor to the cause."

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