Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
secret-agent
noun
/ˈsiːkrɪt ˈeɪdʒənt/
Definition
A secret agent is a person who is hired by a government or organization to engage in covert activities, such as espionage or intelligence gathering.
Examples
- The secret agent infiltrated the enemy’s camp to gather intelligence.
- In the movie, the protagonist played a clever secret agent who outsmarted the villains.
- Many secret agents are trained in various skills, including combat and languages.
Meaning
The term indicates an individual involved in undercover work, often spying or collecting sensitive information discreetly.
Synonyms
- spy
- operative
- intelligence officer
- undercover agent
- informant
