confidante

Definition

A person with whom one shares private thoughts, feelings, or secrets and whom one trusts completely.

Etymology

Derived from the French word 'confident', which itself comes from the Italian 'confidante', ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'confidere', meaning 'to have full trust'.

In the news

In the article, a contributor is described as a confidante because she helped the editors connect with the community and provided them with guidance and support throughout the magazine project.

U. Seniors release magazine honoring New Brunswick underground scene, music, political activism

The Daily Targum

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