international relations

noun

plural in form but singular in construction
: a branch of political science concerned with relations between nations and primarily with foreign policies

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While studying political science and international relations at Columbia University (before getting her PhD at Princeton), Chaya had dating fatigue. Essence, 2 Oct. 2025 The Diplomat, which follows the two actors as Kate and Hal Wyler, features intense storylines of international relations and the dynamics of all those who work in the field. Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025 Slantchev teaches courses in international relations, national security, and game theory, a news release stated. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025 For Yulia Evina Bhara, head of international relations at APROFI and founder of KawanKawan Media, the central principle is relevancy. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for international relations

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First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of international relations was in 1914

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“International relations.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/international%20relations. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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