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Fifth Column (Noun)

Meaning

A subversive group that supports the enemy and engages in espionage or sabotage; an enemy in your midst.

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Examples

  • The government suspected that there was a fifth column operating within the city, secretly working to undermine their efforts for peace.
  • During times of war, identifying and eliminating a potential fifth column within your own ranks can be just as crucial as defeating the enemy on the battlefield.
  • The accused was labeled a member of a fifth column and accused of passing sensitive information to the enemy, posing a significant threat to national security.
  • Historians believe that the presence of a fifth column significantly contributed to the fall of the city, weakening its defenses and creating opportunities for the enemy to attack.
  • A fifth column operating in the heart of the organization was secretly gathering intel, waiting for the perfect moment to strike and cause maximum damage.

Synonyms

  • Trojan Horse

Hypernyms

  • Social Unit
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