Word of the Week: quisling


We're a little late for "word Wednesday" this week, but that just means you get "term Thursday!" So this week, besides just a definitions, you get a little backstory about this term. Read the historical background for the word here, then go watch the video!

No one wants to be remembered for their worst actions. Unfortunately for Vidkun Quisling, that's exactly what happened when he betrayed Norway to the Nazis in WWII. He was a traitor to his country and henceforth immortalized in the English language for his wrongdoing. Just like Benedict Arnold, Vidkun Quisling was a traitor, and his name is now synonymous with his actions.

Learn a new vocabulary word every week with TranscribeMe! This week's word is: quisling.

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