abroad
UK: əˈbrɔːd | US: əˈbrɔːd
adv. in or to a foreign country or countries
adv. over a wide area; widely
adv. outside one's own country; away from home
The word "abroad" originated in Middle English as on brod, combining the preposition a- (variant of on) with broad. It originally meant "at wide" or "widely spread," reflecting the idea of being dispersed or in a distant place. Over time, it narrowed to specifically denote being in or traveling to foreign countries, retaining the core concept of spatial expansiveness.
She studied abroad in Spain for a year.
News of the scandal spread abroad quickly.
He dreams of working abroad after graduation.
Seeds from the plant were scattered abroad by the wind.
Many artists gain inspiration from their travels abroad.