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conspirator

kuhn-SPIH-ruh-tuh
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Conspirator (noun) means a person who takes part in a secret plot with others. Example: “One of the conspirators later testified against the rest.”

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A person who takes part in a secret plot with others.
"One of the conspirators later testified against the rest."
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Plural
conspirators
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Etymology

From Anglo-Norman conspiratour, related to conspire.

Origin: Anglo-Norman

plotter machinator coconspirator

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What does “conspirator” mean?
The word “conspirator” means a person who takes part in a secret plot with others.
How do you pronounce “conspirator”?
“Conspirator” is pronounced kuhn-SPIH-ruh-tuh (/kənˈspɪɹətɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “conspirator” in a sentence?
Here is “conspirator” used in a sentence: “One of the conspirators later testified against the rest.”
What part of speech is “conspirator”?
“Conspirator” is a noun.
Where does the word “conspirator” come from?
The word “conspirator” comes from Anglo-Norman. From Anglo-Norman conspiratour, related to conspire.

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