DHS

See also: DHs and dhs

English

Proper noun

DHS

  1. (US) Initialism of Department of Homeland Security.
    Synonym: USDHS
    Coordinate terms: NORAD, NORTHCOM, USNORTHCOM
    • 2022 August 24, Geneva Sands, “DHS shuts down disinformation board months after its efforts were paused”, in CNN[1]:
      However, the council, which provides guidance and recommendations to the DHS secretary, noted that the “underlying work of Department components on this issue is critical.”
    • 2023 May 16, Priscilla Alvarez, “DHS directs review of personnel with access to classified material in wake of Pentagon leak”, in CNN[2]:
      Asked by CNN what measures DHS was taking after the Pentagon leaks, Mayorkas said the department issued a reminder to employees and that he had directed a review.
  2. (US) Initialism of Department of Human Services.
    Coordinate terms: HHS, DHHS

Anagrams

Spanish

Etymology

Borrowed from English DHS (Department of Homeland Security).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌde ˌat͡ʃe ˈese/ [ˌd̪e ˌa.t͡ʃe ˈe.se]
  • Syllabification: DHS

Proper noun

DHS m

  1. Departamento de Seguridad Nacional de los Estados Unidos; DHS.
    • 2025 June 20, Randi Kaye and David von Blohn, “El ICE renueva acuerdo con el centro de detención que, según la agencia, no cumplía las normas”, in CNN en Español[3]:
      Cuando CNN preguntó al DHS al respecto, la vicesecretaria Tricia McLaughlin respondió con un comunicado, diciendo en parte: []
      (please add an English translation of this quotation)