Central Intelligence Agency (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Central Intelligence Agency is responsible for collecting and analyzing data related to foreign governments and organizations.
- The Director of the Central Intelligence Agency serves as the chief intelligence advisor to the President and other senior government officials.
- In order to protect national security, the Central Intelligence Agency conducts clandestine operations and gathers intelligence from around the world.
- The existence of the Central Intelligence Agency was not publicly acknowledged until 1947, when the National Security Act was passed.
- The Central Intelligence Agency works closely with other government agencies, such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the National Security Agency, to share intelligence and coordinate efforts.