Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

conspirator

noun

/kənˈspɪr.ə.tər/

Definition

A conspirator is a person who takes part in a secret plan or plot to commit an unlawful or harmful act.

Examples

The conspirator was arrested for planning the bank robbery.
Many conspirators were involved in the scheme without knowing the full extent of the plan.
As a conspirator, she had to keep quiet about the group’s intentions.

Meaning

The term refers to someone involved in a conspiracy, which usually entails planning together with others to achieve a goal that is often illegal or harmful to others.