Meaning of the word "secret agent" in English

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

secret agent

US /ˈsiː.krət ˈeɪ.dʒənt/
UK /ˈsiː.krət ˈeɪ.dʒənt/

Noun

a person who works for a government or other organization, often secretly, to gather information or perform covert operations

Example:
James Bond is a famous fictional secret agent.
The government employed a secret agent to infiltrate the enemy organization.