This is the 8711th most frequent Dutch word.
inlichtingendienst
Intelligence service.
Here, 'inlichtingendienst' refers to an organization or agency dedicated to intelligence gathering in a governmental or military context.
De inlichtingendienst verzamelde informatie over buitenlandse operaties.
The intelligence service collected information on foreign operations.
In this sentence, 'inlichtingendienst' describes the field or domain of intelligence agencies as a subject of interest or career aspiration.
Hij heeft altijd al interesse gehad in het werk van de inlichtingendienst.
He has always had an interest in the work of the intelligence service.
The term 'inlichtingendienst' is used here in a discussion about the importance or function of such services in ensuring security.