"Foreign Office" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the Foreign Office [canonical]
Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1|head=Foreign Office}} the Foreign Office
  1. (UK politics) A department of the British Government, headed by the Foreign Secretary, that is responsible for maintaining and developing Britain's diplomatic and trade relations with other countries, as well supporting its citizens and businesses around the world. Official full name: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, formerly (until 2020) "Foreign and Commonwealth Office". Tags: UK Related terms: Home Office
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