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Iscariot

/ɪˈskærɪət/

/ɪˈskæriət/

Iscariotnoun

Iscariots

Translations

Judas Iscariot is known for betraying Jesus.

Иуда Искариот известен тем, что предал Иисуса.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

Iscariotproper noun

/ɪˈskærɪət/

/ɪˈskæriət/

Used chiefly as the surname of Judas, the apostle who betrayed Jesus.

Definitions

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.