Definitions

foreign policy

[fawr-in pol-uh-see, for-] / ˈfɔr ɪn ˈpɒl ə si, ˈfɒr- /

NOUN

foreign affairs

Synonyms

STRONGEST

diplomacy

WEAK

diplomatic policy diplomatics foreign relations international relations world politics

Example Sentences

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Similarly, those in the media or the foreign policy establishment who profess dismay that China’s rulers now view the U.S. as a global equal are also failing to observe the obvious.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

At Yale, Nourafchan wrote articles critical of China’s foreign policy and the role of American corporations in Saudi Arabia.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

West said Sir Keir had done "excellent" work rebuilding the Labour Party and on foreign policy.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Prior to her speech, Takaichi said "Vietnam highlights strategic self-reliance with a positive and active external foreign policy".

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

Father said he heard soon-to-be Prime Minister Lumumba talk on a radio in a barbershop in Stanleyville about neutral foreign policy and African Unity and all that jazz.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver