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

Barghouti is a board member of the Institute for Middle East Understanding, a pro-Palestinian foreign policy group located in California. — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026

The foreign policy developments come as rising fuel prices — particularly skyrocketing diesel — have become a major flashpoint ahead of this year's midterm election. — Gabriel Cortés, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

The two clashed over data centers, affordability, housing and foreign policy in a debate last month. — Sudiksha Kochi, The Hill, 11 Oct. 2026

Lindsey Graham’s hard line on China was central to his reputation as a leading foreign policy hawk. — Liz Goodwin, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for foreign policy

• impolicy