foreign affairs

American  

plural noun

1. activities of a nation in its relationships with other nations; international relations.

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foreign affairs British  

plural noun

1. matters abroad that involve the homeland, such as relations with another country

2. matters that do not involve the homeland

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Etymology

Origin of foreign affairs

First recorded in 1605–15

Example Sentences

"The situation is under control. There is no need to worry," the Anadolu news agency quoted a Foreign Affairs ministry official as saying, without elaborating.

From BBC

At its twice-a-decade leadership conclave last week, the party elevated foreign affairs to a "core" national function, alongside national defence and internal security.

From Barron's

“The Minister of Foreign Affairs immediately presented a note of protest to the Embassy of the United States in Ecuador”

From Salon

Many members of Senate Foreign Affairs committee have wanted an opportunity to question the US Secretary of State on Venezuela for some time.

From BBC

Luke Lindberg, the U.S. undersecretary of agriculture for trade and foreign affairs, said the biggest win from the Malaysia deal was the government’s commitment to recognizing America’s food safety system for meat, dairy and poultry.

From The Wall Street Journal