Meaning Of The Word Fifth column

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fifth column in American English
a group of people who aid the enemy from within their own country
noun: a group of people who act traitorously and subversively out of a secret sympathy with an enemy of their country

fifth column in British English
noun: (originally) a group of Falangist sympathizers in Madrid during the Spanish Civil War who were prepared to join the four columns of insurgents marching on the city

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