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overseas
/ˌəʊvəˈsiːz/
adjective
Abroad.
"Overseas branches of the company are doing well."
(used with ethnicities, nationalities, or religious affiliations) Living (being resident) in a foreign country.
"Overseas Chinese communities exist in North and South America."
Across a sea; to or in an area across a sea.
"Her overseas trip went well."
adverb
Abroad.
"He emigrated and now lives overseas."
Across a sea; to an area across a sea.
"She travelled overseas."
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