KIA
KIA noun: a person who is killed in action. Also the initialism of killed in action.
Noun (1)
KIA (plural KIAs)
- A person who is killed in action.
Proper noun (1) capitalized: Kia
Kia
Proper noun (2) capitalized: Kia
Kia
- A diminutive of the female given name Christina.
- Irene's conversation with Christina “Kia” Strömborg brought nothing new.2014, Helene Tursten, The Fire Dance, →ISBN
- I owe to my wife, Anna Christina (Kia) De Ozorio Nobre, not only a life full of love, but also the initial idea of dedicating more attention [...]2014, Luciano Floridi, The Fourth Revolution, →ISBN
Proper noun (3) capitalized: Kia
Kia
- A Korean conglomerate company and brand name.
Noun (2) capitalized: Kia
Kia (plural Kias)
Also used as
KIA is also the initialism of killed in action.
KIA is also the initialism of Kachin Independence Army.
KIA is also the initialism of King's Indian Attack.
Forms of KIA
| plural | KIAs |
|---|---|
| alternative form | K.I.A. |
| alternative form | K. I. A. |
| plural | Kias |
Origin of KIA
From Korean 기아 (Kia), from 起 (ki, “to arise”) + 亞 (a), from 亞細亞 (asea, “Asia”), in turn from Latin Asia.
Phrases with KIA
Questions about KIA
- What does KIA mean?
- KIA means a person who is killed in action.
- What part of speech is KIA?
- KIA can be a noun or a proper noun.
- What is the plural of KIA?
- The plural of KIA is KIAs.
Words near KIA in the dictionary
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