foreign office

noun

1. the department of a government that handles foreign affairs.

foreign office

noun

1. the ministry of a country or state that is concerned with dealings with other states US equivalentState Department Canadian equivalentdepartment of external affairs

Word History and Origins

Origin of foreign office¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

The UK Foreign Office advises travellers: "Take care if offered, particularly for free, or when buying spirit-based drinks. If labels, smell or taste seem wrong then do not drink."

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The Foreign Office said in total, 90 heads of state were in attendance, as well as the first ladies of the United States and Ukraine, representing the presidents of their respective countries.

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A Foreign Office spokesperson said: "We are supporting the family of a British woman who has died in Laos, and we are in contact with the local authorities."

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A Foreign Office spokesperson said the issue is “regularly raised” by ministers.

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But Foreign Office minister Stephen Doughty said he was confident the "full detail" of the arrangement would allay concerns.

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Related Words

• embassy