Informant

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmənt/

Informant (noun)

  1. A person who gives information to the police or investigators about a crime or wrongdoing.
  2. A person who provides information to help researchers understand a group, culture, or situation.
  3. Someone who shares private or secret information with an organization, often without being publicly named.

Examples

  • The informant gave the police a clear description.
  • An informant can help officers find the missing person.