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Meaning of clandestine operation

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

clandestine

Pronunciation:/klænˈdɛstɪn//klænˈdɛstɪn/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Done or kept in secret, sometimes to conceal an illicit or improper purpose.

    Example: clandestine military operations

    Synonyms:covertfurtivehush-hushsecretsecretiveundercover
  2. (of a person or lodge) Not recognized as a regular member.