private detective

A professional investigator who is not a member of a public police force, typically hired by individuals or organizations to conduct surveillance, gather evidence, or solve cases.

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1. Professional investigator B2 formal

   A person who is hired to conduct investigations, gather evidence, and perform surveillance, often for private clients.

   • The private detective was hired to find the missing heir.
   • She worked as a private detective for over a decade.
   • The private detective followed the suspect for several days.

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2. Fictional character A2 informal

   A common character in mystery novels, films, and television shows who solves crimes.

   • Sherlock Holmes is the most famous private detective in literature.
   • The movie features a tough private detective in New York.
   • She loves reading books about a private detective in Los Angeles.

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