collaborator

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die mit anderen gemeinsam an einer Tätigkeit oder einem Projekt arbeitet, oder die mit einer gegnerischen Macht zusammenarbeitet.

A noun referring to a person who works jointly with others on an activity or project, or who cooperates with an opposing force.

1. Associate in an activityB2formal

   A person who works jointly with others on a project or task.

   Mitarbeiter

   • She was a key collaborator on the research paper.
   • The artist and her collaborator created a stunning mural.
   • Our team needs a reliable collaborator for this project.

   Synonymeallyassociateco-workercolleagueconfederatefellow workerpartnerteammate

2. Assistant in a plotC1formal

   Someone who helps plan or carry out a secret or illegal scheme.

   Mittäter

   • The police arrested the main suspect and his collaborator.
   • He acted as a collaborator in the robbery plot.
   • The collaborator provided crucial information to the criminals.

   Synonymeabettoraccessoryaccomplicecoconspiratorconfederateconspiratorhenchman

3. Cooperator with an enemyC1formal

   A person who cooperates with an enemy force occupying their country, often seen as a traitor.

   Kollaborateur

   • During the war, collaborators were harshly judged after the occupation ended.
   • The regime punished anyone suspected of being a collaborator.
   • He was labeled a collaborator for aiding the invading army.

   Synonymecollaborationistfifth columnistquislingtraitor