Infiltrator
(noun)
- A person who enters a group, organization or place stealthily and secretly, often with the intent of obtaining information or causing disruption.
- A spy or a saboteur who enters an organization or group from within.
Origin:
This word is formed by the combination of the prefix "in-" meaning "into" or "within" and the word "filtrator" meaning "one who filters" or "one who enters stealthily".
Examples:
- The spy was discovered to be an infiltrator who had infiltrated the organization for months.
- The group was infiltrated by an infiltrator who was working for the government.
- The infiltrator was able to gather valuable information about the organization's plans.
- The infiltrator caused significant damage to the group before he was discovered.
- The infiltrator was able to blend in with the group and gain their trust.