turncoat

🇺🇸 /ˈtɜːrnkəʊt/ 🇬🇧 /ˈtɜːnkəʊt/
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someone who changes sides or betrays their beliefs for personal gain

When John switched political parties, his former colleagues accused him of being a turncoat.

translation

n. someone who changes sides or betrays their beliefs for personal gain

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Plural turncoats