TRAITOROUS - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)
having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor
Example: the faithless Benedict Arnold; a lying traitorous insurrectionist
Synonyms
Treasonous, Traitorous, Unfaithful, Treasonable, Faithless
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "traitorous" comes from Old French traitros. It started in Anglo-Norman traiterous. Then it appeared in Middle English trayterous. Many other languages have similar words:.
- Middle English: traytours
🧩 Fun Fact
Following this word's journey reveals ancient trade routes and cultural exchanges.