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Term: Quisling
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Definition:
A quisling refers to a traitor or collaborator who actively assists an enemy during wartime or in a political or ideological situation.
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Popular usage
In popular usage, quisling refers to a person betraying their own country or cause by cooperating with an occupying or opposing force.
Example Sentence: After the invasion, several quislings were identified among the compromised government officials.
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Local usage
In local usage, quisling can also describe someone who betrays the trust of their peers, associates, or colleagues for personal gain.
Example Sentence: The disgruntled employee turned quisling, leaking company secrets to competitors.
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