plural noun
People who help their country's enemies instead of supporting their own country.
The traitors were punished for betraying their country.
The government accused the soldiers of being traitors.
American English
How to pronounce traitors
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TRAYderz
/ˈtʰɹeɪ.ɾɚz/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of traitor
People who help their country's enemies instead of supporting their own country.
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plural noun
People who are disloyal to someone or a group and harm them after gaining their trust.
The traitors were removed from the team after sharing its secret plans.
The other players refused to speak to the traitors.
Useful expressions
to betray your side or group and join the other side
He turned traitor and joined the enemy.