spionaggio

espionage, spying

noun spyoh-NAHJ-joh Rare

Origin: From French espionnage, from espionner (to spy).

Usage Note

Spionaggio denotes the practice of espionage or spying, used in both military/political contexts and informally for any covert surveillance. The verb is spiare ('to spy') and an agent is spia (f, invariable for gender in many uses). Spionaggio industriale means 'industrial espionage'.

Examples

"È stato accusato di spionaggio internazionale."

Natural Translation

He was accused of international espionage.

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