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traitor

/ˈtreɪ.tər/
trai · tor
Adverb:traitorously
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Plural:traitors
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Adjective:traitorous
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• noun

1

A person who betrays a friend, country, principle, or cause to which they owe allegiance.

Example

"The historical drama tells the story of a diplomat who was wrongly accused of being a traitor to his country."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'traitor' (one who betrays a trust or allegiance) with the near-homophone 'trader' (one who buys and sells goods or financial assets).

• Rhymes for traitor

• Nearby Words

trainwreck
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trait
traitor
traitorous
traitorously
trajectory

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into Middle English from Old French 'traitre', from Latin 'traditor' ('betrayer, one who hands over'), a derivative of 'tradere' ('to hand over, deliver, or betray').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Traitor. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/traitor
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