Done in secret, often because it is illegal or not approved. It suggests hiding actions to avoid being noticed.
From Latin "clandestinus" meaning "secret, hidden," from "clam" meaning "secretly." The word has long been linked to hidden or undercover activities.
Calling something "clandestine" is stronger than just "secret"—it hints at risk, plotting, and maybe breaking rules. It’s the kind of word that instantly turns a meeting into a scene from a spy movie.
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