treasonist

/ˈtrizənɪst/
noun
  1. A person who commits treason against their country.
    • History books often label the rebel leader as a treasonist.
    • The court sentenced the treasonist to life in prison for plotting against the government.
    • The king declared anyone who helped the invaders a treasonist.
  2. A person who betrays a group, cause, or person's trust.
    • The club expelled the member as a treasonist after he stole funds.
    • In the office, he was known as a treasonist for leaking private emails.
    • She called him a treasonist for abandoning their shared project at the last minute.
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