spymaster

[ spahy-mas-ter, -mah-ster ]

noun

1. an espionage agent who directs a network of subordinate agents.

Word History and Origins

Origin of spymaster¹

First recorded in 1940–45; spy + master

Example Sentences

He was a high-born bon vivant, just like James Bond, and he was the secret intelligence spymaster in France prior to the war.”

From Los Angeles Times

“One of Aspillaga’s major revelations was that Fidel Castro himself was serving to a large degree as Cuba’s spymaster,” Latell said.

From Seattle Times

The current army chief, Gen. Asim Munir, a fitness fanatic and former spymaster, is not on the ballot but as the head of military, he still wields huge influence.

From Seattle Times

The force said it was in retaliation for this month's suicide bombing on crowds marking the anniversary of Iranian spymaster Qasem Soleimani's assassination by the US.

From BBC

The Israeli spymaster who was credited with advancing Israel’s historic peace treaty with Jordan during his term as director of the Mossad intelligence agency.

From Seattle Times