IHS

Symbol.

1. Jesus.
2. Jesus Savior of Men.
3. in this sign (the cross) shalt thou conquer.
4. in this (cross) is salvation.

IHS

noun

1. the first three letters of the name Jesus in Greek (ΙΗΣΟΥΣ), often used as a Christian emblem

Word History and Origins

Origin of IHS¹

First recorded before 900; Old English, from Late Latin, from Greek; partial transliteration of the first three letters of Iēsoûs “Jesus”

Example Sentences

Israel claims Hezbollah “is using the IHS as a cover for terrorist activities” and that those killed were carrying out military roles - but that is denied by the IHS.

From BBC

A fifth IHS paramedic was killed in an air strike on a vehicle in Deir al-Zahrani, while a strike in Zefta killed a paramedic from the Islamic Risala Scout Association, which is affiliated to the Hezbollah-allied Amal movement, according to the ministry.

From BBC

The IHS has denied having ties to military operations.

From BBC

Health care spending per person by the IHS is just one-third of federal spending in the rest of the country, the Northern Arapaho Tribe in Wyoming said in court documents.

From Seattle Times

The tribes contracted with IHS to run their own programs ranging from emergency services to substance-abuse treatment.

From Seattle Times