foreign aid

noun

Synonyms of foreign aidnext
: assistance (such as economic aid) provided by one nation to another

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China framed its foreign aid as mutually beneficial with countries in the global south, promoting economic cooperation and increasing trade. Fatma Tanis, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026 From January to March last year, the Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, helped purge 83 percent of American foreign aid. Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026 Devastated by four decades of conflict, Afghanistan has long relied on foreign aid. ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026 Congress must also ensure accountability in defense and foreign aid spending, making sure taxpayer dollars strengthen national security effectively. Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for foreign aid

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of foreign aid was in 1548

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“Foreign aid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foreign%20aid. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.

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