foreign affairs
Americanplural noun
plural noun
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matters abroad that involve the homeland, such as relations with another country
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matters that do not involve the homeland
Etymology
Origin of foreign affairs
First recorded in 1605–15
Example Sentences
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Guest: Josh Keating, senior correspondent covering foreign affairs at Vox.
From Slate ● Jul. 29, 2026
The late Republican senator, who was a top adviser to Trump on foreign affairs, is being laid to rest in South Carolina tomorrow.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Indonesia's foreign affairs ministry said "several aspects require further examination including the children's legal status, the identities of their biological parents, and the ongoing proceedings in Singapore".
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
He served as a military lawyer and attained the rank of Air Force colonel, an experience that informed his interventionist stance in foreign affairs.
From Barron's ● Jul. 12, 2026
The two valiant pilots of the 586th were sent gold watches through the Soviet minister of foreign affairs, said to be gifts from George VI, the king of England.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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