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English noun: Department of State

1. Department of State (group) the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies


SamplesThe Department of State was created in 1789.


SynonymsDoS, State, State Department, United States Department of State


Broader (hypernym)executive department


Narrower (hyponym)Foggy Bottom


Part holonymBureau of Diplomatic Security, Bureau of Intelligence and Research, DS, Foreign Service, INR









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