Treasonist (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who betrays his country by committing treason.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The treasonist was caught and put on trial for leaking classified information to a foreign government.
- He was labeled a treasonist by the media for his role in the plot to overthrow the government.
- The country's history books are filled with stories of treasonists who were punished for their crimes against the state.
- After being found guilty, the treasonist was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
- The government considered the whistleblower a treasonist, but many citizens saw him as a hero for exposing corruption.