How is Quisling's surname used in modern language?
As a compliment
To describe bravery
As a term for traitor
To signify leadership
Answer
Quisling is a term used to describe a traitor, specifically someone who collaborates with an enemy during wartime or commits treason. It originated from the name of the Norwegian politician Vidkun Quisling, who collaborated with Nazi Germany during World War II. The term has since been used more broadly to refer to anyone who betrays their country or cause, often with negative connotations of disloyalty and treachery.
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