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Definition of conspirer

conspirer

/kənˈspaɪ.rər/
con · spir · er

Adverb:conspiratorially
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Plural:conspirers
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Adjective:conspiratorial
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conspirer Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who takes part in a secret plot or conspiracy to do something unlawful or harmful; a conspirator.

Example

"Historical letters revealed that the chief conspirer had been secretly corresponding with rival nobles for months."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'conspirer' is a valid agent noun formed from the verb 'conspire', 'conspirator' is vastly more common in standard modern English.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the verb 'conspire' (from Old French 'conspirer', from Latin 'conspirare', literally meaning 'to breathe together') combined with the agentive suffix '-er'.

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