WorldAugust 11, 2026

clandestine

klan-DES-tin

Definition

Kept secret or done secretively, especially because the action or activity is illicit or needs to remain hidden from public view.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'clandestinus,' which comes from 'clam' meaning 'secretly,' this term entered English in the mid-16th century to describe things done with purposeful concealment.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe a secret facility in Syria where nuclear materials were hidden, highlighting the covert nature of the site that required international intervention.

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