embassy

em-bas-sy · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The official residence or offices of an ambassador in a foreign country.

  2. 2.

    A diplomatic mission or group of officials representing a country abroad.

Forms

plural: embassies

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    storm the embassy — to forcibly enter an embassy building
  • •
    embassy staff — the personnel working at an embassy
  • •
    seek asylum at an embassy — to request protection at a foreign embassy

Related words

See also: ambassador, consulate, diplomat
Synonyms: consulate, diplomatic mission, legation

Etymology

From Old French ambassade ("mission, embassy"), from Italian ambasciata, ultimately from Medieval Latin ambactia ("service, duty"). Related to ambassador.