Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cia

abbreviation
/ˌsiːˌaɪˈeɪ/
Definition
The abbreviation ‘CIA’ commonly refers to the Central Intelligence Agency, a key agency of the U.S. government responsible for national security and intelligence.
Examples
  • The CIA plays a crucial role in monitoring international threats.
  • Many movies depict the covert operations performed by the CIA.
  • She dedicated her career to working for the CIA.
Meaning
As an acronym, it signifies a governmental organization involved in intelligence gathering and analysis.
Synonyms
  • Central Intelligence Agency
  • National Intelligence Agency
  • Intelligence Service