study abroad

noun

A program of study which is located in a different country than one’s home or resident country.

“I want to do study abroad next year, but I don't know where.”

Meanings

nounstudy abroad (usually uncountable, plural studies abroad)

plural studies abroad

  1. uncountableusuallyA program of study which is located in a different country than one’s home or resident country.

    I want to do study abroad next year, but I don't know where.

    1 more example

    This study abroad program is a lot less structured than most others I've looked at.

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APA

study abroad. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/study%20abroad

MLA

“study abroad.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/study%20abroad. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “study abroad,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/study%20abroad.

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