: a government office (such as a ministry) that deals with foreign affairs
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Wright died in Thailand, and his death was confirmed by ITV and the local foreign office.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026 Britain’s foreign office did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the government’s next move.—
Didi Kirsten Tatlow,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025 Germany’s foreign office said in a statement that its embassy in Lisbon is in close contact with local authorities.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for foreign office