foreign debt

Noun

Meaning

(countable, finance) A debt that a country, an organization in a country, or a resident individual in a country owes to those in other countries.

(uncountable, economics) An aggregate amount of such debts.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Antonyms

domestic debt

Examples

New Zealand as a whole needs to save more, spend less and reduce our reliance on foreign debt. John Key

Foreign debt is close to $60 billion and there are widespread shortages of essential goods, including fuel, bread and medicine. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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