adverb

abroad

Translation

overseas, in a foreign country

She wants to study abroad.

He is currently living abroad.

A rumor is abroad that he will resign.

A rumour is abroad that he will resign.

to/in a foreign country He traveled abroad for work.

Synonyms: overseas, internationally

From 'a-' (on) + 'broad'. Originally meant 'over a wide area', which extended to mean outside one's country.

Think of 'a broad' area, like the whole world outside your own country. If you go 'abroad', you go to a 'broad' new place.