Definitions

1. noun

A person who is privately or secretly connected with a place, organization, or person, especially in a professional capacity; a private person employed or engaged by a public or official person, a corporation, or an institution.

“The privant to the king was known for providing valuable information about the royal family.”

2. verb

To provide secret or private information or services, especially for a person or organization.

“The detective privanted as a bodyguard for the wealthy businessman.”