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

Department of State, which confirmed the department and Treasury don’t object to Gillon’s negotiations with Sherritt.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Department of State on Saturday announced it canceled the green cards of three more Iranian nationals and placed them in custody of federal immigration agents, noting their ties to a former Iranian politician.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

"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 • Mar. 9, 2026

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 • Feb. 23, 2026

Someone from the United States Department of State was calling and wanted to speak with me.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad