espionage Meaning & Definition
What Does Espionage Mean?
Espionage is used as a noun meaning The act or process of learning secret information through clandestine means.
Espionage at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈɛs.pi.əˌnɑːʒ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | spying |
| Plural | espionages |
Espionage Definition (Noun)
- The act or process of learning secret information through clandestine means.
Synonyms of Espionage
Espionage synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Espionage
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Espionage in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
espionage (countable and uncountable, plural espionages)
Words That Rhyme With Espionage
Origin of Espionage
Recorded since 1793, from French espionnage, from espionner (“to spy”), from Middle French espionner (“to spy”), from espion (“spy”), from Old French espion (“spy”), from Frankish *spehō (“spy”), from Frankish *spehōn (“to spy”), from Proto-Germanic *spehōną (“to spy, peek, peer”). In modern times, the French pronunciation of the s, which had fallen silent since the 13th century, was restored due to the influence of Italian spione (“spy”), and was therefore also adopted by the English. More at spy.
How Do You Say Espionage?
You say espionage as //ˈɛs.pi.əˌnɑːʒ//. It has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Espionage
What part of speech is espionage?
Espionage is a noun.
What is another word for espionage?
You can replace espionage with words such as spying. See the full list of espionage synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of espionage?
The plural of espionage is espionages.