PoliticsJuly 17, 2026

conspirators

kuh-SPIR-uh-terz

Definition

People who secretly plan together to commit an unlawful or harmful act.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'conspirare,' meaning 'to agree, unite, or plot,' which itself combines 'com-' (together) and 'spirare' (to breathe).

In the news

The term is used to describe individuals accused of plotting with foreign actors to interfere in American elections, highlighting the gravity of the accusations.

Following Trump's speech, Homeland Security Secretary Mullin threatens pros­e­cution for illegal voting in midterms

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