informers

Meanings

• noun

  A person who provides information, especially confidential information.

  - "The informer provided crucial information to the detective."
  - "The informer's identity was kept secret."
  - "The whistleblower was an informer who exposed corruption in the company."

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Variants

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informer , informers

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'informare,' meaning to give shape or form to, or to educate.

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Trivia

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1. In ancient Rome, informers were often paid for their services.

2. The term 'informer' has a negative connotation, but it can also refer to someone who provides essential information to help prevent harm or danger.

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Related Concepts

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1. Whistleblower: A type of informer who reveals illegal or unethical activities within an organization.

2. Snitch: A derogatory term for an informer, often used to imply betrayal or cowardice.

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Culture

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Informers have been a significant part of various genres of literature, particularly crime and espionage novels. They often occupy morally ambiguous positions, raising questions about loyalty, trust, and ethics.

How to Memorize "informers"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person silently passing information to someone in a secretive manner.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'informer' with the image of a person wearing a trench coat and a fedora, lurking in the shadows.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym I.N.F.O.R.M.E.R.S to remember the definition: 'Intelligence Not For Our Regular Militia Enemy's Ranks'.

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