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 French presidency is foremost an outward-facing, foreign policy position, but the issue of national security falls within its purview. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026

The mayor of Los Angeles doesn’t have a say on foreign policy. — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Morocco is a constitutional monarchy where the king retains sweeping powers over foreign policy, defence and other key portfolios. — CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026

His criticism comes as Slovenia undergoes a significant shift in its foreign policy, particularly toward Israel. — Efrat Lachter , Brooke Curto, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for foreign policy

• impolicy