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Definition of the State Department noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

the State Department

noun
 
/ðə ˈsteɪt dɪpɑːtmənt/
 
/ðə ˈsteɪt dɪpɑːrtmənt/
[singular]
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  1. 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.
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