clandestine

== English == === Etymology === From Latin clandestīnus (“secret, concealed”); compare French clandestin. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /klænˈdɛst(a)ɪn/, /klænˈdɛs.tən/, /ˈklændɪst(a)ɪn/, /ˈklændəst(a)ɪn/ Hyphenation: clan‧des‧tine Rhymes: -ɛstɪn === Adjective === clandestine (comparative more clandestine, superlative most clandestine) Done or kept in secret, sometimes to conceal an illicit or improper purpose. Synonyms: covert, furtive, hush-hush, secret, secretive, undercover; see also Thesaurus:covert 2005 — Stewart Lee, 90's Comedian DVD And I don't want anyone to think I dislike Catholicism because I don't. It's actually my favourite form of clandestine global evil. (Freemasonry, of a person or lodge) Not recognized as a regular member. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== == French == === Adjective === clandestine feminine singular of clandestin == Italian == === Adjective === clandestine f pl feminine plural of clandestino === Noun === clandestine f pl feminine plural of clandestino == Latin == === Adjective === clandestīne vocative masculine singular of clandestīnus