| n. | 1. | a group of persons inside the battle lines of a territory engaged in a conflict, who secretly sympathize with the enemy, and who engage in espionage or sabotage; - sometimes also referred to as a |
| 2. | Hence, any faction of persons within a group who secretly sympathize with an enemy, especially those who engage in activities harmful to the group; an enemy in one's midst; a group of traitors. |
| Noun | 1. | fifth column - a subversive group that supports the enemy and engages in espionage or sabotage; an enemy in your midst Synonyms: Trojan horse |
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