M.I.A.

¹ American  

abbreviation

1. Master of International Affairs.

2. Military.  missing in action.

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MIA ² American  

PLURAL

MIA's, MIAs

1. missing in action.

2. a soldier declared missing in action.

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MIA British  

abbreviation

1. military missing in action: officially unaccounted for following combat

2. (in Australia) Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area

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Example Sentences

In recent years, the Mayan has played host to the cheeky lucha libre and burlesque show called Lucha VaVoom de La Liz and has held concerts by acts such as Jack White, M.I.A. and Prophets of Rage.

From Los Angeles Times

“Elastigirl” riffed off Ciara’s “Oh,” as did “Rockstar” for M.I.A.’s “Bad Girls,” allusive moves that might be hack if she wasn’t so expert at it.

From Los Angeles Times

Grammy-winning Honduran producer Trooko has been credited on a number of acclaimed releases, including records by Beyoncé, M.I.A.,

From Los Angeles Times

The bushy-tailed burglars were M.I.A. for four glorious, minty-fresh days.

From Los Angeles Times

There are moments that hint at Kate Bush, Bjork, M.I.A. and Santigold.

From New York Times