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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026

sixth′ col′umn,

Governmentthe persons residing in a country at war who are devoted to aiding the fifth column in its activities, esp. by lowering morale, spreading rumors, etc.
Governmentthe persons residing in a country at war who are devoted to blocking the efforts of the fifth column.

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