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Meaning of clandestine
The primary meaning of the word "clandestine" refers to something that is done secretly or hidden from others.
Etymology of clandestine
The word "clandestine" originates from the Latin words "clam" meaning secretly or stealthily and "clandestinus" which is the past participle of "clam" and means done secretly or stealthily
Historically, the term has been used to describe secret or hidden activities, often with connotations of illegality or immorality
Synonyms
secret
covert
stealthy
surreptitious
furtive
hidden
concealed
undercover
private
confidential
classified
mysterious
obscure
unknown
unseen
unnoticed
invisible
veiled
disguised
camouflaged
deceptive
deceitful
duplicitous
underhanded
sneaky
sly
crafty
cunning
guileful
insidious
treacherous
illicit
unlawful
unauthorized
illegitimate
illegal
lawless
unlicensed
unapproved
unofficial
off-the-record
hush-hush
behind-the-scenes
clandestine
covertly
secretly
privately
confidentially
classifiedly
Definitions
- Done or conducted secretly, often because it is illegal or against the rules
- * Kept or done secretly, often because it is against the law
Usage Examples
- The organization was involved in clandestine operations to gather intelligence on their competitors
- * The government accused the group of conducting clandestine meetings to plan their protests
- * The company used clandestine marketing tactics to promote their new product
Antonyms
public
open
overt
transparent
visible
noticeable
obvious
evident
apparent
clear
manifest
blatant
flagrant
downright
straightforward
honest
lawful
legitimate
authorized
official
approved
licensed
sanctioned
aboveboard
upfront
frank
sincere
truthful
genuine