nsa

/ˈɛnˌesˈeɪ/ or /ˈɛnˈɛsə/

Definitions

1. noun

An initialism for National Security Agency, a United States government agency responsible for global monitoring, collection, and processing of information and data for foreign intelligence and counterintelligence purposes.

“The whistleblower revealed classified information about the NSA’s surveillance programs.”

2. acronym

An acronym for National Security Agency.

“The NSA’s new headquarters is located in the Washington, D.C. area.”

Synonyms

  • agency
  • intelligence agency

Antonyms

  • diplomatic organization
  • peacekeeping organization