espionage

Meanings

• noun

  The act of gathering information about a country, organization, or person, typically through surveillance or undercover agents.

  - "The country was accused of engaging in espionage against its neighbor."
  - "The spy agency was responsible for conducting espionage operations abroad."

• noun

  The profession or practice of a spy.

  - "He had a long career in espionage before retiring."
  - "She was recruited into espionage by a foreign power."

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Synonyms

spying

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with espionage
deception , misconception , reception , perception

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Variants

List of all variants of espionage that leads to same result
espionage , espionages

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Etymology

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From the French espionner 'to spy'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'espionage' first appeared in English in the late 16th century.

2. The most famous espionage case in history is likely that of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, who were executed in the United States in 1953 for passing atomic secrets to the Soviet Union.

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Related Concepts

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1. Intelligence gathering: The process of obtaining and analyzing information to inform decision-making.

2. Counter-intelligence: Activities to protect against espionage and other intelligence activities conducted against one's own organization or country.

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Culture

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Espionage has been a significant theme in literature, art, and film, often portraying spies as glamorous and mysterious figures. In reality, espionage can involve dangerous and illegal activities.

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3. mnemonics
   

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