Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Located in or from a foreign country, especially across an ocean from one's native land or territory.
Overseas
/ˌəʊvəˈsiːz/Synonyms:
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Examples:
What was going to happen to Japanese forces serving overseas?
Someone told her he was back from overseas.
Studying overseas opened up a new world of experiences for her.
Etymology:
Derived from the combination of two Old English words: ofer, meaning over, and sǣ, meaning sea. The concept of beyond the sea dates back to the 14th century.
Usage Statistics:
125 mentions per 1 million words 
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