foreign office

noun

: a government office (such as a ministry) that deals with foreign affairs

Examples of foreign office in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web London has cut funding to the foreign office, foreign aid, and one of the country’s most significant soft power assets: the BBC. Joshua Keating, Vox, 2 July 2024 However, it’s understood that Buckingham Palace is awaiting guidance from the foreign office about whether the visit will continue considering the general election on July 4. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024 The royal source told CNN that the British government was briefed by the foreign office in advance of the prince’s statement and engagements this week. Max Foster, CNN, 20 Feb. 2024 Following the killing, Britain’s foreign office warned UK nationals to avoid nonessential travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Nimi Princewill, CNN, 19 Oct. 2023 See all Example Sentences for foreign office 

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Word History

First Known Use

1784, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of foreign office was in 1784

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“Foreign office.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foreign%20office. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.

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