CEFR B2

informant

noun

Meaning

A person who gives information to another, especially to the police or a government agency, often secretly.

Examples

The police relied on an informant to gather evidence against the gang.
He worked as an informant for the intelligence service during the war.

Synonyms: source, tipster, mole, stool pigeon

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informant (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfɔːrmənt/

Definition

A person who gives information to another, especially to the police or a government agency, often secretly.

Examples

The police relied on an informant to gather evidence against the gang.
He worked as an informant for the intelligence service during the war.
The journalist received the tip from a confidential informant within the company.

How to Use informant

informant for (prepositional phrase): To be a provider of information to a specific person, group, or entity. — "He was an informant for the opposing side during the conflict."
informant on (prepositional phrase): To provide information about a particular person, group, or activity. — "The witness agreed to be an informant on the drug cartel."

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