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Definition of overseas

overseas

/ˌoʊvərˈsiːz/
o · ver · seas
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• adjective

1

Relating to, situated in, or coming from a foreign country across the sea.

Example

"The university welcomed a record number of overseas students for the autumn semester."

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• adverb

1

In or to a foreign country, especially one situated across the sea.

Example

"She decided to move overseas to gain international experience in architectural design."

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• Rhymes for overseas

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overseas. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overseas
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