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Meaning of sleeper cell

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

sleeper cell

noun

Definitions

  1. A group of people (sleepers) who inconspicuously remain dormant in a community until activated, by a prearranged signal, to perform acts of espionage, sabotage, and/or terrorism.

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