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Synonyms

international relations

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noun

  1. a branch of political science dealing with the relations between nations.


Etymology

Origin of international relations

First recorded in 1970–75

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He was finishing his studies in international relations at the University of Sydney when the cosmic moment happened in May.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2026

For Yonatan Freeman, an international relations expert at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, the primary aim of the visit is to dispel reports of a cooling in relations between the allies.

From Barron's Jul. 28, 2026

Londoner Bhatia, 46, was awarded the young entrepreneur of the year award in 2013, and sits on the advisory board of the Saudi Arabian government's cultural affairs and international relations unit.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

Will is a graduate of Wesleyan University, where he studied contemporary history, international relations and comparative politics.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

As for me, after receiving the Rhodes Scholarship, I spent two and a half years completing my master’s in international relations at Oxford.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore

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