adjective

clandestine

clandestine, secret

They held a clandestine meeting in the basement.

They held a clandestine meeting in the basement.

He was involved in clandestine activities.

He was involved in clandestine activities.

clandestine ((noun)) (adjective) planned or done in secret They held a clandestine meeting.

Synonyms: secret, covert, surreptitious; Antonyms: open, public, overt

From Latin 'clandestinus', from 'clam' meaning 'secretly'.

Break it down: 'clan-destine'. Imagine a 'clan' that is 'destined' for secret activities.

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