Definitions

foreign office

NOUN

government office in charge of foreign relations

Synonyms

STRONGEST

embassy

WEAK

consular service corps diplomatique diplomatic corps diplomatic mission diplomatic service diplomatic staff foreign service legation

Example Sentences

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The BBC has contacted the Foreign Office for comment.

From BBC

Chancellor Rachel Reeves, Business Secretary Peter Kyle and the most senior civil servant in the Foreign Office, Sir Olly Robbins, have all been on visits to China.

From BBC

Zak says the Foreign Office, the government department that deals with deaths abroad, could have done more.

From BBC

He echoes the feelings of Simone's friend, Bethany, who has also expressed doubts about the effectiveness of the Foreign Office's campaign.

From BBC

BBC Newsbeat put the family's criticisms of the government and concerns about the awareness campaign to the Foreign Office.

From BBC