department of state(n = noun.group) dos, state, state department, united states department of state - the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies; "the Department of State was created in 1789"
is a kind of executive department
has parts: bureau of diplomatic security, ds, foreign service, bureau of intelligence and research, inr
has particulars: foggy bottom

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