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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The targets included an institute specialized in sensitive technologies backed by the minister of defense, networks of the defense and foreign affairs ministries, and an entity in France’s judicial sector.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Greenspan’s wife, Andrea Mitchell, shared the news of his death in a statement provided to NBC News, where she is chief Washington correspondent and chief foreign affairs correspondent.
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
Hattersley was appointed shadow spokesman on foreign affairs, and became a keen supporter of the Common Market.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 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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