foreign policy

noun

: the policy of a sovereign state in its interaction with other sovereign states

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But those grown-ups are gone, and the president-elect looks likely to appoint sycophants and conspiracy theorists to top foreign policy positions. Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024 Trump’s foreign policy track record during his first term was decidedly mixed. Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024 On foreign policy, Yoon — who has worked closely with Washington and Tokyo to solidify security cooperation in the face of North Korean threats — expressed optimism that the three-way partnership will continue to expand under Trump’s government. Reuters, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024 But Wied's victory also means the northeastern seat will be represented by someone who stands in stark contrast to Gallagher, who was one of Congress' top foreign policy experts and largely seen as among the more moderate Republicans in the current Congress. Lawrence Andrea, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for foreign policy 

Word History

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of foreign policy was in 1804

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“Foreign policy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foreign%20policy. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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