Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
infiltrator
noun
/ˈɪn.fɪl.treɪ.tər/
Definition
A person who secretly enters a place or organization to gather information or influence events, often in a covert or sneaky manner.
Examples
- The infiltrator successfully gathered intelligence without being detected.
- In the film, the infiltrator posed as a regular employee to reveal the company’s secrets.
Meaning
An infiltrator is someone who penetrates a group or region under the radar, usually to gain inside information or to interfere with operations.
Synonyms
- spy
- intruder
- interloper
- agent
- mole
