HyperDic: ins

English > 1 sense of the word INS:
NOUNgroupINS, Immigration and Naturalization Servicean agency in the Department of Justice that enforces laws and regulations for the admission of foreign-born persons to the United States
INS > pronunciation
Soundsay'eh'neh's; ih'nz
RhymesABS ... yes: 78 rhymes with ehs...
buckskins ... Wilkins: 13 rhymes with ihnz...
English > INS: 1 sense > noun 1, group
MeaningAn agency in the Department of Justice that enforces laws and regulations for the admission of foreign-born persons to the United States.
SynonymImmigration and Naturalization Service
Part ofDepartment of Homeland Security, Homeland SecurityThe federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security
PartsUnited States Border Patrol, US Border PatrolThe mobile law enforcement arm of the Immigration and Naturalization Service that detects and prevents illegal entry of aliens into the United States
Broaderagency, federal agency, government agency, bureau, office, authorityAn administrative unit of government

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