collaborator Play nounA person who works jointly on an activity or project; an associate. SYNONYMS allyassistantassociatebetrayerco-partnerco-workercollaborationistcolleaguecolluderconfederateconspiratordefectordouble agentfellow workerfifth columnistfraternizerhelperinformeroppopartnerquislingrenegadeteammatetraitorturncoat