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foreign office

American  

noun

  1. the department of a government that handles foreign affairs.

foreign office British  

noun

  1. US equivalent: State Department.  Canadian equivalent: department of external affairs.  the ministry of a country or state that is concerned with dealings with other states

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Etymology

Origin of foreign office

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

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BBC News has asked the Foreign Office for comment.

From BBC

The Foreign Office, which oversees MI6, said it would not comment on intelligence matters.

From BBC

Seema Malhotra, a Foreign Office minister, told the Politics London programme that the deal was "about securing our future" and the UK's allies had approved the agreement.

From BBC

The Foreign Office has said the government was "deeply concerned" and continued to "raise this case directly with the Iranian authorities".

From BBC

The UK Foreign Office said its "thoughts are with all those injured and killed in the terrible tragedy" and consular staff were on standby to provide support to any British nationals affected.

From BBC

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