Synonyms & related words for informant

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of informant — including informer, witness, source, tipster. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to informant

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Synonyms for informant

Common synonyms for informant include informer, witness, source, tipster — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does informant come from?

The word informant breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root form-, from Latin forma (“shape, form”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.