The difference between Intelligencer and Spy
When used as nouns, intelligencer means a bringer of intelligence (news, information), whereas spy means a person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage).
Spy is also verb with the meaning: to act as a spy.
check bellow for the other definitions of Intelligencer and Spy
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Intelligencer as a noun (dated):
A bringer of intelligence (news, information); a spy or informant.
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Spy as a noun:
A person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage).
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Spy as a verb (intransitive):
To act as a spy.
Examples:
"During the Cold War, Russia and America would each spy on each other for recon."
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Spy as a verb (transitive):
To spot; to catch sight of.
Examples:
"I think I can spy that hot guy coming over here."
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Spy as a verb (intransitive):
To search narrowly; to scrutinize.
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Spy as a verb (transitive):
To explore; to see; to view; inspect and examine secretly, as a country.