Word
CIS
Phoneticscis
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. Stands for Commonwealth of Independent States. A group of countries that used to be part of the Soviet Union. They work together on things like trade and security.
n. Abbreviation for Commonwealth of Independent States. A regional intergovernmental organisation formed following the dissolution of the Soviet Union to facilitate cooperation in economic, political, and military affairs.
Examples
“The CIS countries met to discuss new trade rules.”
“Several member states within the CIS have established a free trade area to simplify cross-border commerce.”
“The formation of the CIS served as a diplomatic mechanism to manage the transition of former Soviet republics into independent sovereign states while maintaining essential infrastructure links.”
Examples
simple
“The CIS countries met to discuss new trade rules.”
contextual
“Several member states within the CIS have established a free trade area to simplify cross-border commerce.”
complex
“The formation of the CIS served as a diplomatic mechanism to manage the transition of former Soviet republics into independent sovereign states while maintaining essential infrastructure links.”
Usage
Usually takes the definite article ('the CIS') and is treated as a singular entity.
Etymology
Initialisms.
Likely originates from the false etymology asserting that cis is an initialism standing for comfortable in skin.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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