A person who joins with others in a secret plan, often one to do something illegal or harmful; a fellow plotter.
From 'co-' (together) plus 'conspirator' (from Latin conspirare, meaning to breathe together or plot). The term has been used since the 1600s to describe people who share in secret schemes.
History is full of famous conspirators—think of Julius Caesar's assassination by his coconspirators, including his friend Brutus. The word reminds us that conspiracies are rarely one-person jobs; they require trust and coordination.
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