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informant

[ɪnˈfɔːmənt]

informant Definition

a person who gives information to another person or organization, especially the police or the press.

Using informant: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "informant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The police were able to make an arrest thanks to a tip from an informant.

  • Example

    The journalist's article was based on information provided by an anonymous informant.

  • Example

    The FBI paid a large sum of money to an informant for information about the drug cartel.

  • Example

    The company hired an informant to gather information about their competitors.

informant Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for informant

Phrases with informant

  • a person who provides information to law enforcement agencies with the understanding that their identity will be kept confidential

    Example

    The police were able to make several arrests thanks to the help of a confidential informant.

  • a person who provides information to law enforcement agencies in exchange for money

    Example

    The FBI paid a large sum of money to a paid informant for information about the terrorist group.

  • a person who provides information to law enforcement agencies while incarcerated in exchange for a reduced sentence or other benefits

    Example

    The prosecutor's case relied heavily on the testimony of a jailhouse informant.

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Summary: informant in Brief

An 'informant' [ɪnˈfɔːmənt] is someone who provides information to another person or organization, particularly the police or the press. Examples include a confidential informant, who provides information to law enforcement agencies with the understanding that their identity will be kept confidential, and a paid informant, who provides information in exchange for money. The term can also refer to a jailhouse informant, who provides information while incarcerated in exchange for a reduced sentence or other benefits.