third country
A 'third country' is often referenced in international agreements, treaties, and discussions about migration, particularly in relation to the European Union.
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Definition
C1Diplomacy
(formal, academic)A nation not involved in a specific agreement or treaty between two other nations.
Example
- The trade agreement between the two countries does not apply to any third country.
C1European Union
(technical, regional)A nation that is not a member of the European Union or whose citizens do not have the right to free movement within the EU.
Example
- Citizens of a third country need a visa to enter the European Union.
B2Migration
(technical)A country that is neither the origin nor the destination in the context of migration or travel.
Example
- Migrants often pass through a third country on their way to their final destination.
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