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foreign affairs

plural noun

  1. activities of a nation in its relationships with other nations; international relations.



foreign affairs

plural noun

  1. matters abroad that involve the homeland, such as relations with another country

  2. matters that do not involve the homeland

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of foreign affairs1

First recorded in 1605–15
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Example Sentences

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The Irish Embassy Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade previously said it was "aware of the case" and was "providing consular assistance".

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Mr Lammy also had a joint meeting with the foreign ministers of France, Germany and Italy, as well as the EU's foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas.

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In testimony before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, of which Kamlager-Dove is a member, Rubio promised he would.

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The Irish Embassy Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said it was "aware of the case and is providing consular assistance."

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It added that "the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade does not comment on the details of individual cases."

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