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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

informant

/ɪnˈfɔːrmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does informant mean?

noun

A person who provides information, especially secretly or unofficially, to an authority or organization. An informant may be a person who provides information to the authorities about a crime or other illegal activity.

Example

"The police relied on an informant to gather evidence against the gang."

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