Meaning
informant, informer
- a person who provides confidential information to the police or authorities
- a commercial representative or field agent providing specialized information
In a sentence
La polizia ha ricevuto una soffiata anonima da un informatore.
The police received an anonymous tip from an informant.
Lavora da molti anni come informatore farmaceutico a Milano.
He has worked for many years as a pharmaceutical representative in Milan.
Gli investigatori non rivelano mai l'identità dei loro informatori.
Investigators never reveal the identity of their informants.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| informatore | masculine · singular |
| informatori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- The feminine form is 'informatrice'.
- 'Informatore farmaceutico' refers specifically to a pharmaceutical sales representative.