conspirator

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   a person who joins others in a secret plan, especially one that is unlawful or harmful

   Each conspirator knew only one part of the plot.

From Anglo-Norman conspiratour, ultimately from Latin conspirator, 'one who agrees or plots with others,' from conspirare, 'to agree, combine, or conspire.' Conspirare joins con-, 'together,' with spirare, 'to breathe,' giving the original image of people breathing or acting together.

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