HyperDic: fifth_columnist

English > 1 sense of the expression fifth columnist:
NOUNperson fifth columnist, saboteura member of a clandestine subversive organization who tries to help a potential invader
English > fifth columnist: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningA member of a clandestine subversive organization who tries to help a potential invader.
Synonymsaboteur
Member offifth column, Trojan horseA subversive group that supports the enemy and engages in espionage or sabotage
Broadertraitor, treasonistsomeone who betrays his country by committing treason
Spanishquintacolumnista, saboteadora, saboteador
Catalanquintacolumnista

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