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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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As we headed down the hill to the school, I was thinking about how these relationships have been built at a time when the broader narrative of immigration and international relations is much darker.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 27, 2026

I keep wondering if, when the millions go home, they’ll remember what they saw and it will have an impact on future international relations.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

But such rules are designed for mature adults who understand how international relations work.

From Salon Jun. 23, 2026

"January 3, 2026 marked a turning point in national politics and in our view of international relations," she said.

From Barron's Jun. 22, 2026

She had studied international relations in college in Rwanda.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana

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