Overseas

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Overseas

Overseas (/ˌoʊvərˈsiːz/), from the Old English ofer meaning "over" and meaning "sea", is a term used to describe foreign countries, especially those separated by an ocean or sea. It is often used in the context of people, businesses, or governments that are located, operating, or based outside a person's or organization's home country.

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Pronunciation

  • IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈsiːz/
  • Rhymes: -iːz

Etymology

The term "overseas" originates from the Old English words ofer meaning "over" and meaning "sea". It was first used in the 14th century to describe foreign lands across the sea from one's home country.

Usage

In modern usage, "overseas" is often used to refer to foreign countries, especially when they are across an ocean or sea. It can also refer to people, businesses, or governments that are located, operating, or based outside a person's or organization's home country.

For example, an "overseas market" refers to a market in a foreign country, while an "overseas department" refers to a department of a government or organization that is located in a foreign country.

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