Phrase guide

confidential informant

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˌkɒnfɪˈdɛnʃəl ɪnˈfɔː(ɹ)mənt/
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noun

Meaning 1

Someone who secretly provides information to the police about wrongdoing which they are aware of due to their relationship to the wrongdoer.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: criminology, government, human-sciences, law, law-enforcement, sciences

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: indic — person who secretly provides information to the police
  • French: indic’ — person who secretly provides information to the police
  • German: V-Mann — person who secretly provides information to the police