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state visit

American

noun

an official visit of the chief of state of one country to that of another.

Example Sentences

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia paid a state visit to China last November, the first by a Spanish monarch in 18 years, highlighting the closeness of ties.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

So far there have been no signs that the state visit will include any reference to Epstein or his survivors.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Pope Francis never made a state visit to France and declined to attend the opening of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris in 2024, five years after its devastation by fire.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Wang traveled Thursday to Pyongyang for a two-day visit seen as a precursor to a state visit there by Xi.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Barack and I also made a last state visit to the United Kingdom together, which included a quick trip to see our friend the Queen.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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