ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD FOREIGN
From Old French forain, from Vulgar Latin forānus (unattested) situated on the outside, from Latin foris outside.
Definition of foreign in the English dictionary
The first definition of foreign in the dictionary is of, involving, located in, or coming from another country, area, people, etc. Other definition of foreign is dealing or concerned with another country, area, people, etc. Foreign is also not pertinent or related.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FOREIGN»
The term «foreign» is very widely used and occupies the
3.022 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
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10 QUOTES WITH «FOREIGN»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
foreign.
During the election campaign of 2000, it was generally thought that then-governor Bush didn't know much about foreign policy or national security affairs, and that Colin Powell would lead on that front, while the president's main concern would be domestic.
I hope I'm wrong, but I am afraid that Iraq is going to turn out to be the greatest disaster in American foreign policy - worse than Vietnam, not in the number who died, but in terms of its unintended consequences and its reverberation throughout the region.
Foreign Ministry guys don't become agents. Party officials, the foreign Ministry nerds, tend not to volunteer to Western intelligence agencies.
U.S. assistance provides the Jordanian government needed flexibility to pursue policies that are of critical importance to U.S. national security and to foreign policy objectives in the Middle East.
Because I feel 'Thor' is the beginning of finding my roots, and I found that I have family in America, I want to take my time and put effort on my future work so that foreign people get to know me better, and I also want to enjoy that process itself!
Well, I think I was always sort of reflecting where I was and my sense of surroundings and ecology, urban or country, or foreign, living in Europe, very affected by all of that.
Our dependence on foreign energy sources is our Achilles heel, not just in the realm of diplomacy, but in terms of our future as the world's economic leader.
We are increasing our efforts to attract the right kind of foreign investors through our various agencies.
We estimate that once Iraq acquires fissile material - whether from a foreign source or by securing the materials to build an indigenous fissile material capability - it could fabricate a nuclear weapon within one year.
I don't much believe in bumper sticker characterizations of foreign policy.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FOREIGN»
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foreign in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
foreign and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
African
Foreign Policies: Power and Process
Contributors include scholars of political science, international relations, African studies, and conflict analysis. c. Book News Inc.
Gilbert M. Khadiagala, Terrence Lyons, 2001
2
Ethics and
Foreign Policy
Democratic citizenship possible: MERVYN FROST
Karen E. Smith, Margot Light, 2001
3
Indian
Foreign Policy: Challenges and Opportunities
Contributed articles on post 1984 foreign relations issues.
Atish Sinha, Madhup Mohta, 2007
4
Bending History: Barack Obama's
Foreign Policy
In Bending History, Martin Indyk, Kenneth Lieberthal, and Michael O'Hanlon measure Obama not only against the record of his predecessors and the immediate challenges of the day, but also against his own soaring rhetoric and inspiring goals.
Martin S. Indyk, Kenneth G. Lieberthal, Michael E. O'Hanlon, 2012
5
Nigerian
Foreign Policy Under Military Rule, 1966-1999
Abegunrin examines Nigerian foreign policy during the 33 years of military rule punctuated by the quadrennial civilian government.
Olayiwola Abegunrin, 2003
6
Arbitrage, Hedging, and Speculation: The
Foreign Exchange Market
Explains the $1.5 trillion-a-day foreign exchange market, its trading structure, and the global environment in which it operates.
Ephraim Clark, Dilip Kumar Ghosh, 2004
7
Foreign and Second Language Learning: Language Acquisition ...
In Foreign and Second Language Learning, William Littlewood surveys recent research into how people acquire languages and considers its relevance for language teaching.
8
Foreign Exchange Markets
International trade creates a need for buying, selling, or borrowing foreign currencies. This book describes the buying, selling, depositing, borrowing, and lending of foreign currency.
9
Multilateralism and U.S.
Foreign Policy: Ambivalent Engagement
They consider such dimensions as the growing influence of domestic factors, US grand strategy, the chemical weapons convention, and the International Criminal Court. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Stewart Patrick, Shepard Forman, 2002
10
Age and the Rate of
Foreign Language Learning
Examines the ways in which age affects the process and the product of foreign language learning in a school setting. This book presents studies that cover a range of topics, from phonetics to learning strategies.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FOREIGN»
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foreign is used in the context of the following news items.
This Weekend's Foreign Policy Must-Reads | TIME
Healing a Wounded Sense of Morality – The Atlantic. “Moral injury is its own separate trauma with symptoms that can include feelings of shame ... «TIME, Jul 15»
China's rich seek shelter from stock market storm in foreign property …
A Sydney real estate agent (right) escorts a potential buyer from Shanghai during an inspection of a property for sale in the Sydney suburb of ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
Unlikely Targets in Cross Hairs as Russia Aims to Expose Foreign …
But after a monthlong battle to remove the foundation from a list of “foreign agents,” the Dynasty Fund's board announced this past week that ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
US Foreign Policy Headed for Millennial Shift - VOA
And their very different views of themselves and their place in the world will likely reshape U.S. foreign policy for decades to come. «Voice of America, Jul 15»
US Screening on Foreign Projects Roils Aid Groups - The New York …
U.S. Screening on Foreign Projects Roils Aid Groups. By RON NIXON JULY 11, 2015. Inside. Supported By. Photo. A United States Agency for International ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
SEVGİ AKARÇEŞME - Back to realism in foreign policy?
It is no secret to Turkey observers that its foreign policy has been used as a tool for domestic political purposes in the last couple of years. «Today's Zaman, Jul 15»
Foreign brides test the social limits in conservative Haryana - The …
Chanita is part of a small but growing breed of foreign brides (mostly Americans) who have found love in rural Haryana and are testing the ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
Lack of oversight lets foreign buyers in - The Daily Telegraph
FOREIGN buyers are being allowed to plough billions of dollars a year into Sydney property with no government agency routinely policing the ... «The Daily Telegraph, Jul 15»
Trump hammers away on immigration, expands criticism to trade …
Trump hammers away on immigration, expands criticism to trade agenda and foreign policy. Bob Christie And Kim Pierceall / The Associated ... «Times Colonist, Jul 15»
Investors in foreign stocks facing a 'stress test' | The Salt Lake Tribune
Not only are they sticking with foreign markets, they're using recent price drops to pick up European and other stocks at cheaper prices. «Salt Lake Tribune, Jul 15»
