traitors

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a person who is not loyal or stops being loyal to their own country, social class, beliefs, etc.:

The leaders of the rebellion were hanged as traitors.

The Chinese Communist Party branded (= called) Mr Gorbachev "a traitor to socialism".

a person who gives away or sells secrets of his or her country, or someone who is not loyal to particular beliefs or friends:

Benedict Arnold was a traitor during the American Revolution.

Opponents called the mayor "a traitor to the cause."