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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTurncoat
/ˈtɜrnˌkoʊt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who changes allegiance from one loyalty or cause to another, often in a disloyal or treacherous manner.
"After the scandal, many considered him a turncoat for abandoning his party." - 2
Historically, a term used for a soldier who switches sides in a conflict.
"The general warned his troops against the dangers of becoming turncoats during the war."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'turncoat' originates from the 16th century, derived from the practice of turning one's coat inside out to hide allegiance, particularly during conflicts. It combines 'turn' and 'coat', reflecting a shift in loyalty or betrayal.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Turncoat" is said worldwide
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Traître
Transliteration: tʁɛtʁ
"Il a été considéré comme un traître après avoir changé de camp."
Wendehals
Transliteration: ˈvɛndəhalʃ
"Er wurde als Wendehals angesehen, nachdem er seine Meinung geändert hatte."
Traditore
Transliteration: tra.diˈto.re
"È stato etichettato come traditore per aver cambiato fazione."
Traidor
Transliteration: tɾai̯ˈðoɾ
"Fue considerado un traidor por cambiar de lealtad."
Traidor
Transliteration: tɾai̯ˈdoɾ
"Ele foi chamado de traidor após mudar de lado."
धोखेबाज़
Transliteration: dhokebaz
"उसे धोखेबाज़ माना गया जब उसने अपनी पार्टी छोड़ दी।"
变节者
Transliteration: biàn jié zhě
"他因改变立场而被视为变节者。"
배신자
Transliteration: baesinja
"그는 자신의 당을 배신한 배신자로 여겨졌다."
裏切り者
Transliteration: uragirimono
"彼は党を裏切った裏切り者と見なされた。"
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