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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The EU foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, said it was "high time we move from deadlock to delivery... extremisms and violence carry consequences."

From BBC • May 11, 2026

The secretary was expected to defend U.S. foreign policy in meetings with Pope Leo XIV and Italy’s prime minister.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

That makes Vietnam a striking choice of venue for a Japanese foreign policy speech touting a strategy backed by Washington and closely associated with US President Donald Trump.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

Koslow said Trump has surrounded himself with strong executive talent, worked diligently to increase the oversight of government programs and taken foreign policy action to advance national security.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

She got arrested three times during college for protesting foreign policy in El Salvador.

From "Orbiting Jupiter" by Gary D. Schmidt