German word

außenpolitisch

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯sn̩poliˌtɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveforeign-policy

Example

Die außenpolitische Strategie wurde gestern vorgestellt.

The foreign policy strategy was presented yesterday.

Illustration for außenpolitisch (foreign-policy)

More examples

Die außenpolitische Agenda der Regierung umfasst Sanktionen und Dialogmaßnahmen.

The government's foreign-policy agenda includes sanctions and dialogue measures.

Core concept

The part of government policy concerned with a country's dealings and decisions beyond its own borders.

Common phrases

  • außenpolitische Beziehungen

    foreign relations

  • außenpolitische Agenda

    foreign-policy agenda

Similar words

international: Involving relations, cooperation, or activity between different countries.
innenpolitisch: Concerned with a country's internal politics and policies.
diplomatisch: Marked by tactful negotiation and careful management of foreign relations.

Definition in German

Die zur Außenpolitik gehörig; auf die internationalen Beziehungen eines Landes bezogen.

Word origin

The adjective derives transparently from the compound noun Außenpolitik by adding the adjective-forming suffix -isch.

Usage tips

  • German writes außenpolitisch with a lowercase initial because it is an adjective, while Außenpolitik is capitalized as a noun.

Opposites

Related words

  • Außenpolitikforeign policynoun
  • Außenpolitikexperteforeign policy expertnoun

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