English Explanatory Dictionary

confidential informant

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An individual who secretly provides information to the police about wrongdoing which they are aware of due to the individual's relationship to the wrongdoer.

Pronunciation

/ˌkɒnfɪˈdɛnʃəl ɪnˈfɔː(ɹ)mənt/ En-us-confidential informant.oga

Word forms

confidential informant confidential informants CI C.I.

Related words

snitch grass mole
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