[Nrsolis]

Snowden himself has used that word to describe his work.

And your example (someone involved in "covert" activity) fits the colloquial use of the term "spy".

In any case, this isn't an English lesson.

What I'm trying to say here is that Snowden wants the world to believe he was doing much more important work than he was actually doing. I don't think the public discourse is served by misstating his role within the "black" world.

He uncovered some wrongdoing but I don't buy the story that he was just a good American that is trying to right a wrong. He had an agenda.

[gojomo]

Are you testifying based on personal knowledge of the actual work Snowden was doing for the CIA in Switzerland? Please, tell us more.

[Nrsolis]

Testifying? God no.

I have never worked for the CIA in any capacity.