name
Iscariot
Iscariot (name) means the surname of Judas Iscariot, the disciple who betrayed Jesus in the New Testament. Example: “Judas Iscariot is remembered as the betrayer of Jesus.”
name
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The surname of Judas Iscariot, the disciple who betrayed Jesus in the New Testament.
"Judas Iscariot is remembered as the betrayer of Jesus."
noun
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A traitor, used as a general insult.
"He called his former partner an Iscariot for selling the company's secrets."
How to use Iscariot
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOriginally the biblical betrayer's name, now sometimes used to mean "a traitor."
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek Iskariotes, of uncertain original meaning, possibly linked to a place name.
Rhymes for Iscariot
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What does “Iscariot” mean?
The word “Iscariot” means the surname of Judas Iscariot, the disciple who betrayed Jesus in the New Testament. In plain terms, originally the biblical betrayer's name, now sometimes used to mean "a traitor.".
How do you use “Iscariot” in a sentence?
Here is “Iscariot” used in a sentence: “Judas Iscariot is remembered as the betrayer of Jesus.”
What part of speech is “Iscariot”?
Depending on how it is used, “Iscariot” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Iscariot” come from?
The word “Iscariot” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek Iskariotes, of uncertain original meaning, possibly linked to a place name.
How many meanings does “Iscariot” have?
“Iscariot” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the surname of Judas Iscariot, the disciple who betrayed Jesus in the New Testament.
