Sleeper cell

noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.nounA 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.

Synonyms

sleeper snoozer snooper sneaky cosleeper sleeptalker short sleeper rough sleeper sleepwalker insleeper skulk lurker

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