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informant

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Noun — A person who secretly gives confidential information to authorities, such as the police.

How to use informant

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Etymology

From inform plus the agent-noun suffix -ant.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “informant” mean?

The word “informant” means a person who secretly gives confidential information to authorities, such as the police. In plain terms, someone who passes on inside information, often secretly.

How do you pronounce “informant”?

“Informant” is pronounced ihn-FAW-muhnt (/ɪnˈfɔɹmənt/ in IPA).

How do you use “informant” in a sentence?

Here is “informant” used in a sentence: “The police relied on an informant inside the gang to make the arrests.”

What is another word for “informant”?

Words with a similar meaning to “informant” include consultant, abaddon, accuser, beefer, bewrayer and bigmouth.

What part of speech is “informant”?

“Informant” is a noun.

Is “informant” a common word?

“Informant” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.

How many meanings does “informant” have?

“Informant” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who secretly gives confidential information to authorities, such as the police.

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