international relations
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of international relations
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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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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