foreign office

NOUN

government office in charge of foreign relations

Synonyms

STRONGEST

embassy

WEAK

consular service corps diplomatique diplomatic corps diplomatic mission diplomatic service diplomatic staff foreign service legation

Example Sentences

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The Foreign Office said that it will contact British nationals to secure them a seat on the flight, and urged people not to make their way to the airport unless they have been officially called.

From BBC

The Foreign Office is currently advising against all but essential travel to the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar.

From BBC

Mr. Irons is a credit to his family, playing Mycroft with the right balance of bemusement with his brother and the stuffiness that befits a member of the Foreign Office.

From The Wall Street Journal

Darren Jones, chief secretary to the prime minister, told BBC Breakfast that people should register their presence with the Foreign Office for the latest government advice and updates.

From BBC

McFadden, from Belfast, told the BBC she registered with the Foreign Office but was yet to receive any information.

From BBC