Meaning of the word "undercover agent" in English

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

undercover agent

US /ˈʌndərˌkʌvər ˈeɪdʒənt/
UK /ˈʌndəkʌvər ˈeɪdʒənt/

Noun

a person who works secretly for a government agency or police force, often to gather information about criminal activities

Example:
The police used an undercover agent to infiltrate the drug cartel.
She spent years as an undercover agent, gathering intelligence on organized crime.