foreign affairs
Americanplural noun
plural noun
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matters abroad that involve the homeland, such as relations with another country
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matters that do not involve the homeland
Etymology
Origin of foreign affairs
First recorded in 1605–15
Example Sentences
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Greenspan’s wife, Andrea Mitchell, the chief Washington correspondent and chief foreign affairs correspondent for NBC News, shared the news of her husband’s death in a statement provided to the network.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026
Volexity’s researchers have seen this technique compromise organizations in government, military, foreign affairs and even the news media, Adair said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026
EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas earlier told AFP that Ukraine's attacks had spooked the Kremlin.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
When asked about Monday's incident China's foreign affairs ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said she had not aware of the case.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Critics said he had no right to speak on foreign affairs.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
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