embassy
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em·bas·sy

noun \ˈem-bə-sē\
plural em·bas·sies

Definition of EMBASSY

1
: a body of diplomatic representatives; specifically : one headed by an ambassador
2
a : the function or position of an ambassador
b : a mission abroad undertaken officially especially by an ambassador
3
: embassage 1
4
: the official residence and offices of an ambassador

Examples of EMBASSY

  1. Protesters marched outside the American embassy.

Origin of EMBASSY

Middle French ambassee, ultimately of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German ambaht service
First Known Use: 1534

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