"front group" meaning in All languages combined

See front group on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: front groups [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} front group (plural front groups)
  1. A front organization that appears to be an independent voluntary association or charitable organization. Synonyms: frontgroup
    Sense id: en-front_group-en-noun-nUdZc8RK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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