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turncoat Definition

Turncoat
(n.) One who forsakes his party or his principles

turncoat Bedeutung

deserter apostate
renegade turncoat
recreant ratter
a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.
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A turncoat is a person who shifts allegiance from one loyalty or ideal to another, betraying or deserting an original cause by switching to the opposing side or party. In political and social history, this is distinct from being a traitor, as the switch mostly takes place under the following circumstances:

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