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cis-

(word root) near, on the near side of

Examples of words with the root cis-: cisatlantic

CIS

abbr.

Commonwealth of Independent States

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CIS

abbreviation for

(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) Commonwealth of Independent States

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cis-

1. a prefix occurring in words meaning “on this side of” or “a place on this side of” the thing or place specified by the base word: cisatlantic; cislunar.

2. a prefix used in the names of chemical compounds that are geometric isomers having two identical atoms or groups attached on the same side of a molecule divided by a given plane of symmetry. Compare trans- (def. 2).

[< Latin; akin to here]

C.I.S.

Commonwealth of Independent States.

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Noun

CIS - an alliance made up of states that had been Soviet Socialist Republics in the Soviet Union prior to its dissolution in Dec 1991

Commonwealth of Independent States

global organization, international organisation, international organization, world organisation, world organization - an international alliance involving many different countries

Russian Federation, Russia - a federation in northeastern Europe and northern Asia; formerly Soviet Russia; since 1991 an independent state

Belarus, Belorussia, Byelarus, Byelorussia, Republic of Belarus, White Russia - a landlocked republic in eastern Europe; formerly a European soviet

Moldavia, Moldova, Republic of Moldova - a landlocked republic in eastern Europe; formerly a European soviet but achieved independence in 1991

Ukraine, Ukrayina - a republic in southeastern Europe; formerly a European soviet; the center of the original Russian state which came into existence in the ninth century

Armenia, Hayastan, Republic of Armenia - a landlocked republic in southwestern Asia; formerly an Asian soviet; modern Armenia is but a fragment of ancient Armenia which was one of the world's oldest civilizations; throughout 2500 years the Armenian people have been invaded and oppressed by their neighbors

Azerbaijan, Azerbaijani Republic, Azerbajdzhan, Azerbajdzhan Republic - a landlocked republic in southwestern Asia; formerly an Asian soviet

Sakartvelo, Georgia - a republic in Asia Minor on the Black Sea separated from Russia by the Caucasus mountains; formerly an Asian soviet but became independent in 1991

Kazakhstan, Kazakstan, Republic of Kazakhstan, Kazak, Kazakh - a landlocked republic to the south of Russia and to the northeast of the Caspian Sea; the original Turkic-speaking inhabitants were overrun by Mongols in the 13th century; an Asian soviet from 1936 to 1991

Kirgizia, Kirgizstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Kyrgyzstan, Kirghizia, Kirghizstan, Kirgiz, Kirghiz - a landlocked republic in west central Asia bordering on northwestern China; formerly an Asian soviet but became independent in 1991

Republic of Tajikistan, Tadjik, Tadzhikistan, Tajikistan, Tajik, Tadzhik - a landlocked mountainous republic in southeast central Asia to the north of Afghanistan; formerly an Asian soviet

Turkmenia, Turkmenistan, Turkomen, Turkmen - a republic in Asia to the east of the Caspian Sea and to the south of Kazakhstan and to the north of Iran; an Asian soviet from 1925 to 1991

Republic of Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan, Uzbek - a landlocked republic in west central Asia; formerly an Asian soviet

Translations

CEI

FÁK

CEI

СНГ

CIS

N ABBR =Commonwealth of Independent States → CEI f

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CIS

[ˌsiːaɪˈɛs] n abbr (=Commonwealth of Independent States) → CEI f

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CIS

abbr of Commonwealth of Independent States → GUS f

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CIS

[ˌsiːaɪˈɛs] n abbr =Commonwealth of Independent States → CSI f

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According to the CIS Executive Committee, the meeting participants will discuss such issues as:

CIS Council of Heads of Statistical Services to be held in Bishkek

Issues regarding the preparation for the meeting of the Council of CIS Heads of State, scheduled to be held on October 11, 2019 in the Turkmen capital of Ashgabat, were discussed.

Turkmenistan prepares for summit of CIS Heads of State

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Uzbekistan reiterated intention to take over CIS Chairmanship in 2020, he said.

Uzbekistan ready to take over CIS Chairmanship in 2020

Since the US is a major player in the region and its engagement is also augmenting, the article will discuss the economic and military relations and objectives of the US with the CIS.

REVIEWING THE ROLE OF COMMONWEALTH OF INDEPENDENT STATES (CIS) WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO U.S. RIVALRY TOWARDS CENTRAL ASIA

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Protective Effect of Sika Deer (Cervus nippon) Velvet Antler Extract against Cisplatin-Induced Kidney and Liver Injury in a Prostate Cancer PC-3 Cell Xenograft Model

Summing up the results of activity of the CIS, it can be seen that it is the most representative organization in the postSoviet space.

CIS Second Breath: the Russian Presidency in 2017

Council of Permanent Representativesapproved his candidacy on February 5 during the session, said the press service of of the CIS Executive Committee.

CIS observation mission for Uzbekistan presidential elections named

Khawaja Farrukh, Deputy General Manager, CIS Lahore, gave an overview of the CIS Lahore and its achievements during 2013.