foreign policy

noun

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

Examples of foreign policy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The clash added another layer to a campaign in which el Sayed’s positions on foreign policy and his associations with prominent progressive figures have become points of contention. — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026

Angie Nixon, Democratic nominee Nixon has spent most of her time on the campaign trail talking about Florida’s residents, and less on foreign policy. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026

The role of president in Kosovo is largely ceremonial, though office holders do play an important role in foreign policy and serve as commander-in-chief of the armed forces. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

Reuters As the midterms approach, the Iran war is challenging the adage that foreign policy is only a secondary thought as voters weigh the factors influencing their decisions. — Howard Lafranchi, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for foreign policy

• impolicy