informer
|in-form-er|
B2
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/ɪnˈfɔːrmər/
🇬🇧
/ɪnˈfɔːmə/
(inform)
to give information
Etymology
Etymology Information
'informer' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'enformer,' where 'en-' meant 'in' and 'former' meant 'to form or shape.'
Historical Evolution
'enformer' changed from the Old French word 'enformer' and eventually became the modern English word 'informer'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to shape or form,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who provides information.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who provides privileged information about a person or organization to an authority.
The police relied on an informer to catch the criminal.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42