"triple agent" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: triple agents [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} triple agent (plural triple agents)
  1. A spy who pretends to be a double agent for one side, while actually acting as a double agent for the other side. Categories (topical): Espionage, People, Three Related terms: double agent

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