embassy
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
See Examples of EMBASSY
- 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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