"GCHQ" meaning in All languages combined

See GCHQ on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} GCHQ
  1. Initialism of Government Communications Headquarters. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, initialism Alternative form of: Government Communications Headquarters Categories (topical): Espionage Related terms: MI6, MI5, SIS, SBS, SAS

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