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Mossad

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Mossad (name) means the national intelligence agency of Israel. Example: “The Mossad is known for its covert operations abroad.”

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The national intelligence agency of Israel.
"The Mossad is known for its covert operations abroad."
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Etymology

From Hebrew מוֹסָד (mosád), literally "institute".

Origin: Hebrew

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What does “Mossad” mean?
The word “Mossad” means the national intelligence agency of Israel.
How do you pronounce “Mossad”?
“Mossad” is pronounced muh-SOD (/məˈsɑd/ in IPA).
How do you use “Mossad” in a sentence?
Here is “Mossad” used in a sentence: “The Mossad is known for its covert operations abroad.”
What part of speech is “Mossad”?
“Mossad” is a name.
Where does the word “Mossad” come from?
The word “Mossad” comes from Hebrew. From Hebrew מוֹסָד (mosád), literally "institute".

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