clandestin — meaning in English
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English meaning
- clandestine adj Kept secret, especially because the activity is improper or illicit.
- covert adjective Secret or hidden; done in a concealed way.
- undercover adjective Carried out secretly, especially as part of an investigation.
- underground adjective Located beneath the surface of the ground.
Senses
clandestin is used for these senses in English:
- clandestine Done or kept in secret, sometimes to conceal an illicit or improper purpose.
- covert (figuratively) Secret, surreptitious, concealed.
- illegal immigrant (sometimes, offensive) Someone who has immigrated into a country by bypassing customs and immigration controls.
- undercover Performed or happening in secret.
- underground (figurative) Hidden, furtive, secretive.
covert — full definition
- adjective Secret or hidden; done in a concealed way.
- noun A thicket or dense area of undergrowth where game animals hide.
- noun In birds, a small feather that covers the base of a larger flight feather.