Phrase guide

spy ring

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

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noun

Meaning 1

A network of spies.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • the Russian spy ring

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Afrikaans: spioenasiering — spy network
  • Afrikaans: spioenasienet — spy network
  • Dutch: spionagenetwerk — spy network
  • Finnish: vakoilurengas — spy network
  • French: réseau d'espionnage — spy network
  • German: Spionagering — spy network
  • Polish: agentura — spy network
  • Polish: siatka szpiegów — spy network