military intelligence section 6
Definition
Noun: - A specific UK government intelligence agency: "Military Intelligence Section 6" is the formal name for the British foreign intelligence service, responsible for gathering intelligence and conducting counterintelligence operations outside the United Kingdom. It is commonly known by its shorter designations, MI6 or the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS).
Usage
- The term is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this official organization.
- It is typically used in formal, historical, or governmental contexts.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- The term is often synonymous with MI6 or the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS) in common usage. While "Military Intelligence Section 6" is the formal title, these shorter forms are used more frequently in both media and general discussion.
- James Bond is a fictional MI6 agent. (Here, "MI6" directly substitutes for "Military Intelligence Section 6").
Variants and Related Words
- MI6 (noun): The common abbreviation for Military Intelligence Section 6.
- Secret Intelligence Service (SIS) (noun): The official alternative name for the same agency.
- Intelligence agency (noun): A general term for an organization engaged in gathering information, especially for security purposes.
Synonyms
- Secret Intelligence Service (SIS)
- MI6
Notes on Meaning
- This term refers exclusively to the United Kingdom's foreign intelligence service. It is distinct from MI5 (Military Intelligence Section 5), which is responsible for security and counterintelligence.
- The "Military Intelligence" part of the name is historical; the agency is now a civilian organization under the authority of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, not the Ministry of Defence.
Noun
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the government agency in the United Kingdom that is responsible for internal security and counterintelligence overseas
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