Meaning of 'Fifth columnist'
What does the saying 'Fifth columnist' mean?
Idiom: Fifth columnist
Meaning:
A fifth columnist is a member of a subversive organisation who tries to help an enemy invade.
Country: British English 
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Subject Area: Politics |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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