State Department

British  

noun

1. the US government department in charge of foreign affairs

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State Department Cultural  

1. A common name for the Department of State.

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Example Sentences

A US State Department official alleged to AFP that the referee was "associated with suspected members of terrorist organizations," therefore "making the traveler ineligible for admission to the United States."

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The Fellowship already has a history of working with and inside the State Department.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Later, the State Department announced that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to a ceasefire provided Hezbollah stopped fighting and pulled out of areas near the border.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The US State Department told the BBC that the visas required for Iran to compete in the World Cup, including those for players and essential support staff, had been issued.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Possibly because there had been considerable newspaper play on the withdrawal of his passport, the State Department reversed itself and allowed Linus to show off the a-helix.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson