Meaning & use
collaborator
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A person who works jointly with others on a project or task, or someone who cooperates with an enemy occupying their country.
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The two scientists were longtime collaborators, publishing dozens of papers together.
After the war, several wartime collaborators faced trials for cooperating with the occupying forces.
A note on using this word
The word has a notably darker secondary meaning—someone who cooperates with an enemy or occupying power—so context matters a great deal.
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2. noun
A person who cooperates with an enemy force occupying their country, especially during wartime.
The novel follows a former collaborator trying to rebuild his reputation after the occupation ended.
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