Definition of embassy
embassies
1 : a body of diplomatic representatives; specifically : one headed by an ambassador
2a : the function or position of an ambassadorb : a mission abroad undertaken officially especially by an ambassador
3 : embassage 1
4 : the official residence and offices of an ambassador
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Examples of embassy in a Sentence
Protesters marched outside the American embassy.
Recent Examples of embassy from the Web
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After Bloomberg News first reported May 18 that Trump would keep the embassy in Tel Aviv, four Republican Senators introduced a resolution encouraging Trump to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
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Like Mr. Trump, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush both promised to move the embassy as presidential candidates only to drop the idea in office.
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The Post reported that Kislyak was taken aback by the suggestion of allowing an American to use Russian communications gear at its embassy or consulate — a proposal that would have carried security risks for Moscow as well for as the Trump team.
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The Post reported that Kislyak was taken aback by the suggestion of allowing an American to use Russian communications gear at its embassy or consulate — a proposal that would have carried security risks for Moscow as well for as the Trump team.
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The Post reported that Kislyak was taken aback by the suggestion of allowing an American to use Russian communications gear at its embassy or consulate — a proposal that would have carried security risks for Moscow as well for as the Trump team.
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The Post reported that Kislyak was taken aback by the suggestion of allowing an American to use Russian communications gear at its embassy or consulate — a proposal that would have carried security risks for Moscow as well for as the Trump team.
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Kislyak reportedly was taken aback by the suggestion of allowing an American to use Russian communications gear at its embassy or consulate - a proposal that would have carried security risks for Moscow as well as the Trump team.
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A number of State Department and embassy officials are consternated as Kushner has talked with foreign government officials on behalf of Trump, Politico reported.
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Origin and Etymology of embassy
Middle French ambassee, ultimately of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German ambaht service
EMBASSY Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of embassy for English Language Learners
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: a group of people who work under an ambassador and represent their country in a foreign country
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: the building where an ambassador lives and works
EMBASSY Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of embassy for Students
embassies
1 : a group of people led by an ambassador who represent their country in a foreign county
2 : the building where an ambassador lives or works
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