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General Slang
MIA
em-eye-AY · noun · informal
Missing In Action — whereabouts unknown after combat.
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'Missing In Action' — a casualty status for a service member whose whereabouts are unknown following combat and who has not been confirmed killed or captured.
“"Two crew members are still unaccounted for — listed MIA."”
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MIA In A Sentence
"Two crew members are still unaccounted for — listed MIA."
Origin & Usage
Standard US and allied casualty-reporting abbreviation.
People Also Ask
What does MIA mean?
MIA stands for 'Missing In Action' — a status for a service member whose whereabouts are unknown after combat and who is not confirmed killed or captured.
Is MIA used outside the military?
Yes. In casual speech people say someone is 'MIA' to mean they have gone unexpectedly absent or dropped out of contact.
What is the difference between MIA and KIA?
MIA means the person is unaccounted for, while KIA (Killed In Action) is a confirmed death. An MIA case may later be reclassified once information is found.
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