Central Intelligence Agency

American  

noun

1. CIA.

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Central Intelligence Agency British  

noun

1. See CIA

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Central Intelligence Agency Cultural  

1. An agency of the United States government, responsible for coordinating information-gathering activities outside the United States in the interest of national security. The CIA works with the Department of State and a variety of civilian and military organizations to protect American interests abroad and recommend directions for American foreign policy.

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The operations of the CIA are directed by the National Security Council.

The extreme secrecy of many of the CIA's operations has enhanced its reputation as an organization of espionage and intrigue.

Example Sentences

The Central Intelligence Agency worked closely with Pakistan’s army and intelligence services in its hunt for the al Qaeda militants responsible for Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, including the group’s leader, bin Laden.

From The Wall Street Journal

González is known as the “pit bull” of the regime who often wears combat-style clothing, said Rick de la Torre, a retired Central Intelligence Agency officer and founder of Tower Strategy, a consulting firm.

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After leaving the US Army, Kent served as a paramilitary officer in the Central Intelligence Agency.

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Central Intelligence Agency information from a human source pinpointed the location of the longtime supreme leader.

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In recent weeks, the Energy Secretary Chris Wright, the head of the Central Intelligence Agency, and the commander of U.S. military forces in Latin America visited Caracas to meet Rodríguez.

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