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external

CEFR: B2

Belonging to or forming the outer surface or structure; coming from outside an organization or mind.

Synonyms

extrinsic
outer

Common Collocations

external factors
external pressure
external environment

Example Sentence

Developing countries often struggle to buffer their domestic economies against external market shocks.

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