Modern Internetslangis developing rapidly, and even people who constantly monitor trends risk missing something.
However, some expressions and acronyms, such as MIA, came to the Internet from a different field.
MIA is a term used by the military to describe missing people.
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When does MIA arrive, and what does it mean?
The MIA has a rather sad origin.
The acronym stands for Missing in Action.
The first documented use of the term was in 1808.
Later the term became part of Internet slang.
As long as they search for him, he is in the MIA status.
How is MIA used in Internet slang?
Among Internet users, the term MIA has a similar meaning.
It is applied to people who have been out of touch for a long time.
Now its just shorthand for those who take a digital break.
The exciting thing is that MIA can be found in both informal and formal speeches.
Can you use MIA formally?
MIA is also used in official communication.
Here the acronym is used in its original sense.
The term can be heard mainly in the news or various political speeches.
However, I would still not recommend using it in official speech as slang.
