informer

[ in-fawr-mer ]

noun

1. a person who informs inform against another, especially for money or other reward.
2. a person who informs inform or communicates information or news; informant.

informer

/ ɪnˈfɔːmə /

noun

1. a person who informs against someone, esp a criminal
2. a person who provides information

   he was the President's financial informer

Word History and Origins

Origin of informer¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; inform ¹, -er ¹

Example Sentences

In his 20s, he was convicted by Israel of killing four Palestinian informers.

From BBC

He concedes that “the Russian state is creating the kind of society in which people, who are informers by nature, feel happy and comfortable.”

From BBC

He had lived across the street from DeLorean’s home in San Diego County and had turned informer in hopes of leniency.

From Los Angeles Times

Matthews wrongly believed that Mr Wells was a child sex offender and police informer.

From BBC

It is a town full of exiles, planning revolution, waiting for asylum offers, always fearful of spies and informers, and living in a state of almost constant anxiety.

From BBC

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