the State Department
noun/ðə ˈsteɪt dɪpɑːtmənt/
/ðə ˈsteɪt dɪpɑːrtmənt/
[singular]- the US government department of foreign affairs
- senior US Defense and State Department officials
CultureThe State Department is directed by the Secretary of State. It advises the president on foreign policy and makes agreements and treaties (= formal agreements) with other countries.Want to learn more?
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