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Turncoat Definition & Meaning

turncoat
noun
  1. a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.

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What does turncoat mean?
a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.
What part of speech is turncoat?
Turncoat is a noun.

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