Abroad
Abroad (əˈbrôd)
Abroad is an English term used to describe a situation or action that takes place outside one's home country. The term is often used in the context of travel, work, or study.
Etymology
The term "abroad" originates from the Middle English word "abrood," which means "at a distance." It is a combination of the prefix "a-" (meaning "on" or "in") and the word "brood" (meaning "wide" or "spread out").
Related Terms
- Travel: The act of moving from one place to another, often for pleasure, business, or education.
- Expatriate: A person who lives outside their native country.
- Immigration: The process of moving to a foreign country to live.
- Emigration: The act of leaving one's home country to live in another.
- International: Existing, occurring, or carried on between nations.
Usage
The term "abroad" is often used to refer to international travel or living in a foreign country. For example, "She studied abroad in France for a year." It can also be used more broadly to refer to anything that is spread out or wide-ranging.
Pronunciation
Abroad is pronounced as əˈbrôd.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Abroad
- Wikipedia's article - Abroad
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