foreign policy

American  

[fawr-in pol-uh-see, for-] / ˈfɔr ɪn ˈpɒl ə si, ˈfɒr- /

noun

1. a policy pursued by a nation in its dealings with other nations, designed to achieve national objectives.

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Etymology

Origin of foreign policy

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Since ascending to the throne of St. Peter, Leo has frequently clashed with the administration on issues ranging from immigration to foreign policy, emphasizing humanitarian concerns and diplomacy over force.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Vance landed in Islamabad on Friday tasked with finding a way to wind down what has become the biggest foreign policy crisis of Trump's second term.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Journalists who cover aviation, defense and foreign policy were drawing that exact conclusion at the same time as Reddit users.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Adorjan Somogyi, an 18-year-old student, said the visit was important "from a foreign policy perspective" but wouldn't sway many voters.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

There has been much,' he continued, 'which has impli- citly or otherwise criticized - it is not so strong a word - criticized the foreign policy of my country.'

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro

Related Words

• diplomacy