English Explanatory Dictionary

collaborator

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person who works with others towards a common goal.
  2. A person who cooperates traitorously with an enemy.

Pronunciation

/kəˈlæbəɹeɪtɚ/ /kəˈlæbəɹeɪtə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-collaborator.wav

Word forms

collaborator collaborators collaborateur

Etymology

From French collaborateur.

Synonyms

collaborationist collaborator collaboratress collaboratrix jackal quisler quisling team player turncoat

Related words

collaborate collaboration fifth columnist

Derived words

collaboratress telecollaborator
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