clandestine

adjective

UK/klænˈdes.tɪn/
US/klænˈdes.tɪn/

Definitions of clandestine adjective

  1. Planned or done in a secret way, often referring to activities that are not officially allowed.

    • They held clandestine meetings in an abandoned warehouse.

    • The company came under scrutiny for its clandestine business dealings.

    • The spies carried out a series of clandestine operations to gather intelligence.