conspirator

noun con·spir·a·tor \kən-ˈspir-ə-tər\

: a person who is involved in a secret plan to do something harmful or illegal : a person who is involved in a conspiracy

Full Definition of CONSPIRATOR

: one who conspires : plotter

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15th century

CONSPIRATOR Defined for Kids

noun con·spir·a·tor \kən-ˈspir-ə-tər\

: a person who plots with others to do something harmful or unlawful

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