Meaning of the word informant in English

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

informant

US /ɪnˈfɔːr.mənt/
UK /ɪnˈfɔː.mənt/

Noun

someone who gives information to another person or organization:

Example:
a police/secret informant