käänteisuskollisia

Käänteisuskollisia is a Finnish term that translates to "reverse loyalists" or "traitors to the crown." It refers to individuals who, during periods of occupation or foreign rule, actively supported the occupying power rather than their own nation's resistance or government in exile. This could manifest in various ways, including collaboration with the occupying administration, providing intelligence, or participating in propaganda efforts that favored the foreign regime.

The concept of käänteisuskollisia is often associated with historical contexts where a nation experienced invasion or subjugation. Their actions were typically viewed as a betrayal of their homeland and people. Following the end of such occupations, individuals identified as käänteisuskollisia often faced severe consequences, including prosecution, imprisonment, or social ostracism. The precise definition and the extent of punishment varied depending on the specific historical circumstances and the laws of the liberated nation. The term carries a strong negative connotation and is generally used to denote a profound betrayal of national interests.