Informant (Noun)
Meaning 1
Someone who sees an event and reports what happened.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
A person who supplies information.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The detective's informant provided crucial information about the suspect's whereabouts.
- The company hired a private investigator to gather evidence and work with an informant.
- As an informant, the former employee revealed details about the company's corrupt business practices.
- The whistleblower acted as an informant to expose the government's involvement in the scandal.
- The journalist relied on a trusted informant to provide insight into the politician's private life.