海外 — meaning in English

English meaning

• abroad adv In or to a foreign country.
• overseas adj Located in or coming from another country, typically across the sea.

Senses

海外 is used for these senses in English:

• abroad Beyond the bounds of a country; in foreign countries. [from 1350–1470]
• abroad (rare, Scotland) Countries or lands abroad. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]
• foreign country Any country of which one is not a citizen. (This entry is a translation hub.)
• overseas Abroad, especially across the sea.
• overseas Abroad.
• overseas Across a sea; to an area across a sea.

abroad — full definition

1. adv In or to a foreign country.
2. adv Circulating widely; known or talked about generally.

overseas — full definition

1. adj Located in or coming from another country, typically across the sea.
2. adv To or in a foreign country across the sea.

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