IHS

American  

Symbol.

1. Jesus.

2. Jesus Savior of Men.

3. in this sign (the cross) shalt thou conquer.

4. in this (cross) is salvation.

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IHS British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of IHS

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

Example Sentences

Shares of IHS were holding roughly flat at $8.27 in Tuesday morning trading.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

The IHS has denied having ties to military operations.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2024

The purpose of the IHS Produce Prescription Pilot Program is to help reduce food insecurity in Native American and indigenous communities by increasing access to traditional foods and produce.

From Salon • Feb. 1, 2024

IHS researchers looked at 17,897 crashes involving a single passenger vehicle and a single pedestrian.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 14, 2023

After Uncle Jet told Nali what he had been feeling, Nali called around and, with the help of the IHS Zero Suicide Initiative, was able to figure out how best to help Uncle Jet.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young