Meaning of the word confidant in English

What does confidant mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

confidant

US /ˈkɑːn.fə.dænt/
UK /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dænt/
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Noun

a person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it to others

Example:
She told her deepest fears to her closest confidant.
He served as a trusted confidant to the president.