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Meaning of sleeper cell | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Deutsch Schläferzelle
Français cellule dormante
Português célula adormecida célula dormente
Русский спя́щая яче́йка

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

sleeper effect sleeper hit sleeper hold sleeper shark sleeper ship sleeperette

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