Iscariot

UK
/ɪˈskærɪət/
US
/ɪˈskæriət/

Translations

Iscariotnoun
Iscariots
pl
After leaking the plans to the rival company, he was branded an Iscariot by his colleagues.
Après avoir divulgué les plans à l'entreprise rivale, ses collègues l'ont traité de traître.
Additional translations
traîtresseForme féminine, plus rare dans l'usage courant.
Iscariotproper noun
UK
/ɪˈskærɪət/
US
/ɪˈskæriət/
Used chiefly as the surname of Judas, the apostle who betrayed Jesus.
IscarioteNom biblique, employé dans « Judas Iscariote ».
Judas Iscariot is remembered for accepting thirty pieces of silver to betray Jesus.
Judas Iscariote est surtout connu pour avoir accepté trente pièces d'argent afin de trahir Jésus.

Definitions

Iscariotnoun
A traitor; a person who betrays a friend, cause, or principle.
After leaking the plans to the rival company, he was branded an Iscariot by his colleagues.
Iscariotproper noun
The surname of Judas, one of the Twelve Apostles, infamous for betraying Jesus Christ.
Judas Iscariot is remembered for accepting thirty pieces of silver to betray Jesus.