foreign office

American  

noun

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

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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

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Example Sentences

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foreign office

The BBC has contacted Canada's foreign office for further details.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

Pakistan, a key intermediary in negotiations, expressed "deep concern at escalation in regional tensions", according to its foreign office.

From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026

"This reckless attack failed but could have caused 500,000 citizens to lose electricity in the depths of winter," the British foreign office said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026

A foreign office spokesman said discussions were continuing with the U.S., though he disputed the idea that Britain was delaying implementing the deal, saying there had never been a timetable.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 25, 2026

Kappe asked Dasch if he wanted to work for either the German foreign office or some other endeavor.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple

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