Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
humint
noun
/ˈhjuː.mɪnt/
Definition
Human intelligence (HUMINT) is the collection of information from human sources.
Examples
- Military operations often rely on HUMINT to gather information about enemy movements.
- Agents work undercover to collect HUMINT in hostile territories.
Meaning
HUMINT refers to knowledge obtained from people, often through interviews, espionage, or direct observation.
Synonyms
- Human intelligence
- Human-source intelligence
