Collaborator Meaning

/kəˈlæbəɹeɪtɚ/
C1

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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Definition

nounA person who works with others towards a common goal.

nounA person who cooperates traitorously with an enemy.

Sentence Examples

Tom is a collaborator.
Despite rumors to the contrary, George Soros was not a Nazi collaborator.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:
partner confederate
Antonyms:
None
CEFR Practice Quiz
The police arrested the spy's main ____ for leaking classified documents.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He was my main ____ during the production of the documentary film.

Word Origin & History

Etymology tree French collaborateurbor. English collaborator Borrowed from French collaborateur.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The police arrested the spy's main ____ for leaking classified documents.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He was my main ____ during the production of the documentary film.

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