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Meaning of HIAs | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
/ˈhaɪəs/

Definitions

Acronym of Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, a Jewish American organization that provides aid to refugees; founded under the name but now known officially as HIAS.

abbreviation, acronym, alt-of

Examples

“Together with our partner in Pittsburgh, Jewish Family and Community Services, and others across the country, we’ve directly resettled more than 450,000 refugees in the US since 1980 when the USRAP was established, according to HIAS annual reports.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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