Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
delator
Noun
/dɪˈleɪtəɹ/
Definition
A person who informs on someone else’s wrongdoing or illegal activities, often to authorities.
Examples
- The delator provided crucial information that helped solve the case.
- Historically, the term delator has been used to describe informants in various legal systems.
- Being labeled as a delator can carry negative consequences in some communities.
Meaning
In a legal context, a delator is someone who reports another person to the authorities for committing a crime.
Synonyms
- Informant
- Whistleblower
- Snitch
- Informer