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code word
code wordn.1. A secret word or phrase used as a code name or password.2. A euphemism: "The Democrats' 'populism' is a code word for bigger farm subsidies and protectionism" (New Republic).code′ word` n. a euphemistic or politically acceptable catchword or phrase used instead of a blunter or less acceptable term. [1965–70] code word1. A word that has been assigned a classification and a classified meaning to safeguard intentions and information regarding a classified plan or operation. 2. A cryptonym used to identify sensitive intelligence data.Translations |