noun

embassy

embassy

I need to go to the embassy.

I need to go to the embassy.

The British embassy is in Paris.

The British embassy is in Paris.

((the ... embassy)) the official residence of an ambassador The British embassy is in Paris.

Synonyms: consulate, legation

From Old French 'ambassee' (mission, message), from 'ambactos' (servant, vassal).

An 'ambassador' works at the 'embassy'. The words are closely related.

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