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, 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
EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas earlier told AFP that Ukraine's attacks had spooked the Kremlin.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
"The UAE does not permit its territory to be used for the recruitment, training, financing or transit of foreign fighters to any conflict, including Sudan," its ministry of foreign affairs said.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
The two valiant pilots of the 586th were sent gold watches through the Soviet minister of foreign affairs, said to be gifts from George VI, the king of England.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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