central_intelligence_agency | ||
1. | [ noun ] (government) an independent agency of the United States government responsible for collecting and coordinating intelligence and counterintelligence activities abroad in the national interest; under the supervision of the National Security Council | |
Synonyms: | CIA | |
Related terms: | agency independent_agency united_states_intelligence_agency nonproliferation_center counterterrorist_center | |
Similar spelling: |
central_intelligence_machinery |