informant
Translation
informant, informer, source
Examples
The police received a tip from an informant.
The police received a tip from an informant.
The linguist worked with a native informant.
The linguist worked with a native informant.
Grammar Patterns
((...)) a person who gives secret information to sb. The police received a tip from an informant.
Similar Words
Synonyms: source, informer, mole, spy
Etymology
From the verb 'inform' + the suffix '-ant', which denotes a person who performs an action. So, 'a person who informs'.
Memory Tips
An inform*ant* is like an assist*ant* for information. They assist by providing information.