English terms dictionary. 2015.
fifth columnist — columnist col um*nist, n. a journalist who writes or edits a regularly scheduled column[8] in a periodical, usually in editorial style; a type of editorialist. [RP] {fifth columnist} see {fifth columnist} in the vocabulary … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
fifth columnist — (UK) A fifth columnist is a member of a subversive organisation who tries to help an enemy invade … The small dictionary of idiomes
fifth columnist — fifth columnists N COUNT A fifth columnist is someone who secretly supports and helps the enemies of the country or organization they are in. Syn: traitor … English dictionary
fifth columnist — noun a member of a clandestine subversive organization who tries to help a potential invader • Syn: ↑saboteur • Hypernyms: ↑traitor, ↑treasonist • Member Holonyms: ↑fifth column, ↑Trojan horse * * * … Useful english dictionary
fifth columnist — (UK) A fifth columnist is a member of a subversive organisation who tries to help an enemy invade. (Dorking School Dictionary) … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
Fifth columnist — (UK) A fifth columnist is a member of a subversive organisation who tries to help an enemy invade … Dictionary of English idioms
fifth columnist — noun see fifth column … New Collegiate Dictionary
fifth columnist — Synonyms and related words: Trojan horse, apostate, backslider, bolter, collaborationist, collaborator, convert, crypto, defector, deserter, fellow traveler, fifth column, fraternizer, mugwump, proselyte, quisling, recidivist, recreant, renegade … Moby Thesaurus
fifth columnist — See: fifth column … English dictionary
fifth columnist — See fifthcolumnism. * * * … Universalium
