"MI5" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Abbreviation of Military Intelligence, Section Five. Etymology templates: {{abbrev|en|Military Intelligence, Section Five}} Abbreviation of Military Intelligence, Section Five Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} MI5
  1. The domestic intelligence and counter-espionage agency of the United Kingdom, which operates in secret and whose primary function is to spy on terrorist organizations and others viewed as a threat to British national security. Formally known as the Security Service. Categories (topical): Espionage, Organizations Synonyms: Five, 5, Security Service Related terms: MI6, MI9, GCHQ, SAS, SBS, SIS
    Sense id: en-MI5-en-name-Q0CyTRPg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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