preposition

overseas

UK /ˌəʊvəˈsiːz/US /ˌoʊvɚˈsiːz/

overseas

PREPOSITION

Definition of overseas

1

If something is overseas, it is in a different country, usually across the ocean.

Example: After university she went overseas to teach.

1

The overseas markets, students, etc. are in or from a different country, usually across an ocean.

Example: Wang is an overseas student from China.

overseas

EXAMPLES

Examples of overseas

1

After university she went overseas to teach.

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2

Wang is an overseas student from China.

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3

Canada needs to do more for overseas development, especially in Africa.

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