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clandestine

IPA pronunciation: /klænˈdes.tɪn/

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Russian meaning

Тайный, подпольный

English definition

Kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit.

Example

Proctors operate tools to intercept clandestine communication channels during tests.

Collocations

clandestine meeting
clandestine operation
clandestine activity

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