Director of Central Intelligence
/dɪˈrɛktər ʌv ˈsɛntrəl ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns/
Definitions
- (n.) A U.S. government official who heads the Intelligence Community and oversees the Central Intelligence Agency.
The Director of Central Intelligence reports to the President and advises on national security matters.
Forms
- director of central intelligence
- directors of central intelligence
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Commentary
The title 'Director of Central Intelligence' historically referred to the head of the CIA prior to the establishment of the Director of National Intelligence in 2005.
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