Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

mi5

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.89 in modern English

Syllables: mi5
IPA

4

Scrabble Score

2

Letters

1

Syllables

2

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

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.

Example Sentences

"The service aggressively maintained its position until I produced evidence proving it was untrue - including a recording of one of the calls with a senior MI5 officer."

Etymology

Abbreviation of Military Intelligence, Section Five.

Frequently Paired Words

MI6 MI9 GCHQ SAS SBS SIS

Synonyms

Five 5 Security Service

Questions

What does mi5 mean?: 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.
Where does mi5 come from?: Abbreviation of Military Intelligence, Section Five.

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