Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

collaborationist

Noun

kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃənɪst

Definition

A collaborationist is a person or group that cooperates with an enemy occupying force, often during wartime or conflict.

Examples

During the war, some citizens were labeled as collaborationists for working with the occupying army.
The government was accused of harboring collaborationists who undermined the resistance effort.
In historical contexts, collaborationists often faced severe repercussions after the conflict ended.

Meaning

The term typically implies assisting or cooperating with an opposing side, usually for personal gain or benefit, which might be seen as betrayal by others.