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SIU

SIU

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A short form used for different organizations, for example a university or a police investigation unit
  • noun
  • Jargon
: SIU
  • Southern Illinois University, commonly known as SIU, offers a range of academic programs and has a vibrant campus life.

Examples

  • I mean, Butler's a Big East team, SIU, you know, a little smaller school and team in the Missouri Valley Conference.

  • The authorities decided to send the case to the SIU, which specializes in investigating serious and complex incidents.

  • After graduation, he received a scholarship to SIU, where he planned to continue his studies in engineering.

Surface Forms

SIU singular
SIUs plural

Morphology

SIU = S + I + U

An ambiguous initialism that can represent different multiword names; the letters themselves do not transparently convey the referent.

Etymology

SIU is a short form that can stand for different names, usually built from the first letters of three words. A helpful way to remember it is to think of 'S', 'I' and 'U' as the first letters that make the same short name for different organizations like Southern Illinois University or Special Investigations Unit.