Department of State

American

noun

the department of the U.S. federal government that sets forth and maintains the foreign policy of the U.S., especially in negotiations with foreign governments and international organizations. DOS

Department of State Cultural

A department of the federal executive branch primarily responsible for making and conducting foreign policy. It is commonly called the State Department and is headed by the secretary of state. Its activities include negotiating treaties, coordinating correspondence and information programs with foreign governments, and administering economic aid to developing nations.

Example Sentences

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The Department of State Consular Affairs urged American travelers in the country to shelter in place “until further notice,” in a statement on X.

From Salon

In a statement, the US Department of State said it "supports the decision of the United Kingdom to proceed with its agreement with Mauritius concerning the Chagos archipelago".

From BBC

The Michigan Department of State, similarly, said this was a settled constitutional matter.

From Salon

Department of State says travelers should reconsider travel to Israel due to “terrorism and civil unrest.”

From MarketWatch

Please also read the Department of State’s travel advisory on the country.

From MarketWatch

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