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Place in Panama: (5)

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I believe the answer is:

colon

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This clue could be a double definition.

'place' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to communication as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'in panama' is the second definition.
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(Other definitions for colon that I've seen before include "City at the Caribbean entrance to the Panama Canal" , "Part of body; two dots" , "Stop (on the inside!)" , "Punctuate part of the large intestine" , "Panamanian port" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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