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Central Intelligence Agency   /sˈɛntrəl ɪntˈɛlədʒəns ˈeɪdʒənsi/   Listen
Central Intelligence Agency

noun
1.
An independent agency of the United States government responsible for collecting and coordinating intelligence and counterintelligence activities abroad in the national interest; headed by the Director of Central Intelligence under the supervision of the President and National Security Council.  Synonym: CIA.





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