covert group
/kəʊvərt ɡruːp/ · cov·ert group
noun
- A group of people or organizations that operate secretly, often for clandestine or illicit purposes. The government was aware of a covert group planning to disrupt the election.
- A group of people or organizations that work together to achieve a common goal, often in a secretive or unofficial capacity. The researchers formed a covert group to investigate the environmental impact of the new development.
Synonyms
secret societyclandestine organizationunderground movementstealthy grouphidden coalitionprivate networkexclusive clubclosed circle
Antonyms
Did you know? The term 'covert group' gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the context of espionage and counterintelligence, as governments and intelligence agencies began to acknowledge the existence of secret organizations operating within their borders.