foreign aid

noun

Synonyms of foreign aidnext
: assistance (such as economic aid) provided by one nation to another

Examples of foreign aid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Africa is facing a hunger crisis as soaring food costs sparked by the Iran war compound the toll of foreign aid cuts and erratic weather that has already devastated crops. semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026 Karex’s condom stockpiles have decreased due to significant cuts in foreign aid spending. Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026 The administration has refused to spend money Congress has appropriated, like for foreign aid, and has spent money that Congress has not appropriated, like to pay DHS employees despite a shutdown. Sam Gringlas, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026 Many of these countries rely almost entirely on foreign aid for medical supplies. Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for foreign aid

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of foreign aid was in 1548

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Foreign aid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foreign%20aid. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on foreign aid

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster