Added 9 October 2026
clandestine
/klænˈdɛst(a)ɪn/ adjective
In Latin: clandestīnus, furtīvus Wiktionary
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about clandestine at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods.
clandestine intelligence operations
Origin
From Latin clandestīnus (“secret, concealed”); compare French clandestin.
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