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clandestine

[ klan-des-tin ]

adjective

  1. characterized by, done in, or executed with secrecy or concealment, especially for purposes of subversion or deception; private or surreptitious:

    Their clandestine meetings went undiscovered for two years.

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clandestine

/ æˈɛɪ /

adjective

  1. secret and concealed, often for illicit reasons; furtive
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Derived Forms

  • ˈپԱ, adverb
  • ˈپԱԱ, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • ·tԱ· adverb
  • ·tԱ·Ա d·پi·ٲ noun
  • un·tԱ· adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of clandestine1

First recorded in 1560–70; from Latin ԻīԳܲ, from clamde, clande (unrecorded) (variant of clam “secretly” + -de, adverb particle) + -īԳܲ (probably after ԳٱīԳܲ “iԳٱԲ”; intestine )
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Word History and Origins

Origin of clandestine1

C16: from Latin ԻīԳܲ, from clam secretly; related to Latin to hide
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Example Sentences

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This is not the first time protestors in the UK have taken clandestine action on climate issues.

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Later, when the murder case fell apart, Harvey, who by this time was working in the corporate sector, clandestinely helped Ted convict Pellegrini on racketeering charges.

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It’s tempting to wait out the afternoon heat in this clandestine watering hole, evidenced by the long line of festivalgoers waiting for more people to leave so they can finally make their way in.

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Mr Yang, who denies wrongdoing, was accused of using his position as an influential businessman in Prince Andrew's inner circle to clandestinely further the Chinese state's aims.

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Sheinbaum has launched a security offensive that has seen the arrest of hundreds of suspected drug smugglers and producers, the takedowns of numerous clandestine labs, and record seizures of fentanyl and other drugs.

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