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

This leaves him peculiarly incapable of understanding bigger pictures, whether on domestic economic policy or foreign affairs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Daniel R. DePetris is a fellow at Defense Priorities and a syndicated foreign affairs columnist.

From Los Angeles Times

The survivors were "seriously injured" and had been taken to a hospital in the southern port of Galle, foreign affairs minister Vijitha Herath said.

From BBC

Herath, its foreign affairs minister, paid tribute to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khameini after he was assassinated on Saturday.

From BBC

A spokesperson for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said it was providing consular assistance to the family.

From BBC