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How do you spell Espionage?

Correct spelling

espionage

Remember the French spy root: esPION-age, like a spy with a mission.

Why is espionage spelled this way?

From French espionner, to spy. ESPION (spy). Espionage is the practice of spying — intelligence gathered through secret observation.

Common misspellings of espionage

espionajeespionnageespoinageespeonage

Example

The novel revealed the complex world of international espionage during the Cold War.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell espionage?+
The correct spelling is "espionage". Remember the French spy root: esPION-age, like a spy with a mission.
Is it espionaje or espionage?+
The correct spelling is "espionage", not "espionaje".

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