treasonist

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treasonist - someone who betrays his country by committing treason

traitor

collaborationist, quisling, collaborator - someone who collaborates with an enemy occupying force

criminal, crook, felon, malefactor, outlaw - someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

fifth columnist, saboteur - a member of a clandestine subversive organization who tries to help a potential invader

traitress - female traitor

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The ground between stooges and separatists, nationalists and treasonists, has to be forged.

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The people should also be aware, that it is not only these traitors and treasonists are involved in this, the main partners in crime are entrenched everywhere - in every nook and corner of the country, including some of the media and the involvement of some of the media personnel.