Iscariot

UK
/ɪˈskærɪət/
US
/ɪˈskæriət/

Translations

Iscariotnoun
Iscariots
pl
Judas Iscariot is known for betraying Jesus.
Иуда Искариот известен тем, что предал Иисуса.
Iscariotproper noun
UK
/ɪˈskærɪət/
US
/ɪˈskæriət/
Used chiefly as the surname of Judas, the apostle who betrayed Jesus.

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.