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Overseas

OH-vur-SEEZ

/ˈoʊvɜːrˈsiːz/

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overseas

Dictionary meaning

In a place across an ocean.

Examples

  • The diplomat lived overseas for many years.
  • Some overseas trade in grain arose.

Synonyms: abroad

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