Meaning of molehunter | Babel Free
Definitions
One who investigates and attempts to identify a mole (agent who has infiltrated an organisation).
Examples
“In the late 1960s here, in a room booked for the occasion, molehunter Peter Wright made 'one more try⟳' at breaking Alister Watson, the defence scientist believed to have⟳ given secrets to the Soviets for decades.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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