Meaning & Definition of word "Informant"

Informant

/ɪnˈfɔːrmənt/

1. A person who provides information, typically to an authority or researcher.
- Example: The police relied on the informant to gather crucial details about the criminal activities in the neighborhood.
2. A person who informs on someone, often in the context of criminal or legal situations.
- Example: Feeling betrayed, he discovered that his trusted friend had become an informant against him.
3. A participant in a study who provides data to researchers.
- Example: The researcher thanked each informant for their valuable contributions to the study on consumer behavior.

●From Latin 'informare' meaning 'to inform' or 'to shape'.

informed consent:

A process in which a person agrees to a procedure after understanding all relevant facts.

informant's privilege:

A legal doctrine protecting the identity of informants.

informant fee:

Monetary compensation given to an informant for information.

inform:

To give knowledge or information.

information:

Data or facts provided or communicated.

informative:

Providing useful or interesting information.

Meaning: Snitch

● Example Sentence: He's just a snitch who can't keep secrets.

Meaning: Rat

● Example Sentence: Don't be a rat; keep your mouth shut.