saboteur

English

/ˌsæbəˈtɜː(ɹ)/

noun
Definitions
  • A person who intentionally causes the destruction of property in order to hinder the efforts of his/her enemy.

Etymology

Borrowed from French saboteur.

Origin

French

saboteur

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