Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
espionage
Noun
/ˈɛspiənɑːʒ/
Definition
The practice of spying or using spies to obtain secret information about another government or organization.
Examples
- The government was accused of engaging in espionage to gain access to classified information.
- During the Cold War, many countries employed espionage tactics to outsmart their rivals.
- She worked in a company that specialized in cybersecurity to prevent corporate espionage.
Meaning
Espionage is often carried out to gather intelligence for strategic or military advantages.
Synonyms
- spying
- intelligence gathering
- surveillance
- covert operations
