Foreign Service
/ˈfɒrɪn ˈsɜːrvɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) A governmental department or body responsible for managing international relations, diplomatic missions, and consular affairs abroad.
She was appointed to the foreign service to represent her country overseas.
- (n.) The body of diplomats and other officials engaged in representing a country internationally and conducting its foreign affairs.
Members of the foreign service must undergo rigorous training in diplomacy and international law.
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Commentary
Typically capitalized as 'Foreign Service' when referring to a specific national organization; may vary by jurisdiction.
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