security service

noun — 2 senses

noun

AU, UK /sɪˌkjʊə̯.ɪ.tiː ˈsɜː.vɪs/ · CA, US /sɪˌkjʊɹ.ɪ.ti ˈsɜɹ.vɪs/

A government organization established to protect its nation and its secrets from enemies.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see security, service.

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