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   A Turncoat, also known as a Turncloak, is a person who shifts allegiance from one loyalty or ideal to another, betraying or deserting an original cause by switching to the opposing side or party. In political and social history, this is distinct from being a traitor , as the switch mostly takes place under the following circumstances:

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   The meaning of TURNCOAT is one who switches to an opposing side or party; specifically : traitor. How to use turncoat in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › turncoatTURNCOAT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   TURNCOAT meaning: 1. a person who changes from one opinion to an opposite one in a way that shows they are not loyal…. Learn more.

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   Turncoat definition: a person who changes to the opposite party or faction, reverses principles, etc.; renegade.. See examples of TURNCOAT used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › turncoatTURNCOAT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A person who deserts one cause or party for the opposite faction; renegade.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

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   What does turncoat mean?

   • Pick the best words! The meaning of TURNCOAT is one who switches to an opposing side or party; specifically : traitor. How to use turncoat in a sentence.

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   What is a Turn-Coat example?

   • Thus the term "turn-coat" indicates that an individual has changed sides and his uniform coat to one matching the color of his former enemy. For example, in the English Civil War during the 17th century, Oliver Cromwell 's soldiers turned their coats inside out to match the colors of the Royal army (see Examples below).

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   Why do people think the turncoat was a turncoat?

   • The fear of the past coming to upset the newly found stability is always present in the mind of the turncoat. And a nation got ta be able to deal with traitors and cutthroats and turncoats. Although criticized by many as a turncoat, he was an able administrator. Some thought him to be a turncoat or informer.

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   Is a turncoat a principle Informer?

   • It is also true that one of the principle informers is a turncoat. I find it extremely difficult to follow that convention in respect of the rather nauseating turncoat performance to which we have just listened. I did not think that even they were quite such turncoats.

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   What is a rascally turncoat?

   • He is a turncoat, he was not true to his profession. One of the three--a dark-eyed man--thereupon changed manner and said he had no time for a rascally turncoat. These turncoats are the sympathetic, who are carried away by a rush of popular enthusiasm, and the fearful or peaceable, who dread or dislike violence.

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   Is a turncoat a renegade?

   • Even in a modern historical context "turncoat" is often synonymous with the term "renegade", a term of religious origins having its origins in the Latin word "renegare" (to deny). Historical currents of great magnitude have periodically caught masses of people, along with their leaders, in their wake.

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   turncoat. noun. /ˈtəːnkəʊt/. IPA: Dictionary definition of turncoat. A person who changes their loyalty or allegiance, especially in a political or military context. "The politician was criticized as a turncoat for switching parties." Detailed meaning of turncoat. A turncoat is someone who betrays their former associates, principles, or ...