Department of State

American  

noun

1. the department of the U.S. federal government that sets forth and maintains the foreign policy of the U.S., especially in negotiations with foreign governments and international organizations. DOS

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Department of State Cultural  

1. A department of the federal executive branch primarily responsible for making and conducting foreign policy. It is commonly called the State Department and is headed by the secretary of state. Its activities include negotiating treaties, coordinating correspondence and information programs with foreign governments, and administering economic aid to developing nations.

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Example Sentences

"On March 9, 2026, the Department of State ordered non-emergency US government employees and US government employee family members to leave Consulate General Adana due to the safety risks," the embassy said on X.

From Barron's

Around 1,500 Americans across the Middle East are requesting evacuation assistance from the Department of State, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

From Salon

The Department of State Consular Affairs urged American travelers in the country to shelter in place “until further notice,” in a statement on X.

From Salon

In a statement, the US Department of State said it "supports the decision of the United Kingdom to proceed with its agreement with Mauritius concerning the Chagos archipelago".

From BBC

The Michigan Department of State, similarly, said this was a settled constitutional matter.

From Salon