What is what does isis mean?

ISIS is an acronym that stands for the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). It is a militant extremist group that follows an extremist and violent interpretation of Sunni Islam. The group gained notoriety in 2014 when it declared a caliphate in its occupied territories in Iraq and Syria. ISIS has been responsible for numerous acts of violence, including terrorist attacks, beheadings, and mass killings. The group has been designated as a terrorist organization by many countries around the world. In recent years, its military strength has been severely weakened, but it continues to pose a threat to global security.