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
China’s ministers for defense, foreign affairs and agriculture have been removed, along with other military commanders, regional leaders, financial regulators and state-enterprise executives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
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
Bolivia's foreign affairs ministry said the aim of the agreement was to strengthen Bolivian institutions tasked with public security, criminal investigations and the fight against organised crime.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
The secretary of state, in charge of foreign affairs, was considered the most influential cabinet member, more essential than the vice president.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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