KIA

American  

plural

KIA's, KIAs

1. Also K.I.A. killed in action.

2. a member of the military services who has been killed in action.

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Example Sentences

KIA, the 73-year-old entity that calls itself the world’s first sovereign-wealth fund, is chaired by Abdulaziz AlMarzooq, the state minister for economic affairs and investment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The KIA is also on good terms with the armed militias of the pro-democracy movement, known as the People’s Defense Force, that were formed to fight military rule after the 2021 army takeover.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 7, 2024

The KIA is one of the largest of dozens of ethnic insurgent groups that have been battling the military for decades, even before the coup.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2023

There were five EV Super Bowl ads in 2022 costing roughly $58 million, including for the BMW IX, the electric Chevy Silverado, GM’s EV line-up, the KIA EV6 and Polestar.

From Washington Times • Feb. 13, 2023

The military said its forces were responding to ambushes and other attacks by the KIA and armed groups on its forces and that it met international rules of engagement.

From Reuters • Oct. 25, 2022