Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
turncoat
noun
ˈtɜrnˌkoʊt
Definition
A person who switches allegiance from one party or cause to another, often betraying their previous loyalty.
Examples
- During the revolution, he was called a turncoat for joining the opposing army.
- The politician was labeled a turncoat after he changed parties.
- In the novel, the protagonist discovers that his closest friend was a turncoat all along.
Meaning
The term ‘turncoat’ refers to someone who is disloyal or who changes sides, typically in a political or ideological context.
Synonyms
- traitor
- defector
- renegade
- betrayer
