sixth column
sixth column · sixth columns
An additional group, beyond an identified fifth column, of people which clandestinely…An additional group, beyond an identified fifth column, of people which clandestinely undermines a larger group, such as a nation, to which it is expected to be loyal.
Meaning
2 sensesAn additional group, beyond an identified fifth column, of people which clandestinely undermines a larger group, such as a nation, to which it is expected to be loyal.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see sixth, column.
Origin
Extension of fifth column.Extension of fifth column.
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Forms
plural: sixth columns| Singular | sixth column |
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