IHS

American  

Symbol.

1. Jesus.

2. Jesus Savior of Men.

3. in this sign (the cross) shalt thou conquer.

4. in this (cross) is salvation.

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IHS British  

noun

1. the first three letters of the name Jesus in Greek (ΙΗΣΟΥΣ), often used as a Christian emblem

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Etymology

Origin of IHS

First recorded before 900; Old English, from Late Latin, from Greek; partial transliteration of the first three letters of Iēsoûs “Jesus”

Example Sentences

IHS Towers has agreed to be acquired by MTN Group MTN 0.08%increase; green up pointing triangle in a $6.2 billion all-cash deal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

The IHS has denied having ties to military operations.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2024

The majority of programs funded by the Indian Health Service would also remain in operation and IHS has received advanced appropriations for the 2024 fiscal year, per a recent contingency plan.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 27, 2023

As of 2019, more than 1,600 of these tribal linchpins worked in the United States, according to the IHS.

From Salon • Aug. 25, 2023

After Uncle Jet told Nali what he had been feeling, Nali called around and, with the help of the IHS Zero Suicide Initiative, was able to figure out how best to help Uncle Jet.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young