Meaning of the word informant in English

What does informant mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

informant

US /ɪnˈfɔːr.mənt/
UK /ɪnˈfɔː.mənt/

Noun

a person who gives information to another

Example:
The police received a tip from an anonymous informant.
He was suspected of being a government informant.