"MI6" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Etymology: Abbreviation of Military Intelligence, Section Six. Etymology templates: {{abbrev|en|Military Intelligence, Section Six}} Abbreviation of Military Intelligence, Section Six Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} MI6
  1. The overseas intelligence agency of the United Kingdom, whose primary function is to spy on foreign governments and terror groups located abroad. Formally called the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS). Categories (topical): Espionage Synonyms: Six, 6, Secret Intelligence Service, SIS Related terms: MI5, GCHQ, SAS, SBS
    Sense id: en-MI6-en-name-63OrDrxM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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