informant

Word parts

inform + -ant

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ɪnˈfɔːmənt/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ɪnˈfɔrmənt/

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Noun

Singular informant

Plural informants

1. (countable) An informant is a person who gives secret information to someone such as the police.

Related words

• inform