Embassy

/ˈɛm.bə.si/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A diplomatic mission or the premises used by a country's diplomatic representatives in a foreign country.

She went to the embassy to apply for a visa.

The staff or representatives of an ambassador in a foreign country.

The embassy organized a cultural event to promote their home country's traditions.

A group of representatives diplomatic or otherwise, sent by a country to another country or international organization.

The embassy negotiated a new trade agreement between the two nations.

Derived from the Latin 'imbassatus', meaning 'to send on a mission'.

embassy staff

The employees working at an embassy.

embassy protection

Security services offered to citizens by their embassies.

embassy issue

A problem or matter pertaining to diplomatic relations.

ambassador

The highest-ranking diplomat representing a country.

diplomat

An official representing a country abroad.

consulate

A smaller diplomatic office representing a country's interests.

No specific slang usage, but informally sometimes referred to as 'the embassy'.

I had to visit the embassy to sort out my passport issues.