foreign aid

noun

1. economic, technical, or military aid given by one nation to another for purposes of relief and rehabilitation, for economic stabilization, or for mutual defense.

foreign aid

noun

1. economic and other assistance given by one country to another

Other Word Forms

• foreign-aid adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of foreign aid¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

Agency for International Development, the main foreign aid agency.

From Salon

In some instances, Congress has narrowly approved grant cancellations, including for foreign aid and to support the public broadcasting network.

From Los Angeles Times

It also announced what it called a "local tactical pause in military activity" for humanitarian purposes in three areas, and permitted foreign aid drops.

From BBC

Nilo said many countries are scared to speak out for fear of losing trade deals or potential foreign aid from the U.S.

From Salon

The government has revealed details of its plans to cut foreign aid, with support for children's education and women's health in Africa facing the biggest reductions.

From BBC