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DS

DS

7 8.3
A United States government agency that protects diplomats and embassies abroad
  • noun
  • Jargon
translation icon : Oficina de Seguridad Diplomática
  • During the embassy attack, the DS officers worked tirelessly to ensure the safety of all personnel.

Examples

  • It's DS Higgins, South Darts Police, UK.

    Predator: Badlands (2025)

  • So notice the difference between the DS and the CS.

  • What do you think about this new Defense vs. Offense thing that DS posted?

    Blog text (18)

  • I'm DS Higgins, South Dart Police.

    Predator: Badlands (2025)

  • The DS is tasked with protecting U.S. diplomats in high-risk areas around the world.

  • As part of the State Department, the DS plays a crucial role in maintaining international security.

Synonyms

Bureau of Diplomatic Security
vsDS
  • Formal
6.3

A part of the US State Department that protects American diplomats, embassies, and secret information abroad

is the same entity but named by a short abbreviation

Surface Forms

DS singular
DSs plural

Etymology

DS is short for Diplomatic Security, which joins diplomatic ('about diplomats') and security ('protection'), so think of the DS as the team that protects embassies and diplomats abroad.