EMBASSIES | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Embassy

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

late 16th century (originally also as ambassy denoting the position of ambassador): from Old French ambasse, based on Latin ambactus ‘servant’. Compare with ambassador

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈɛmbəsi
Dialects: British English
Definition:

the official residence or offices of an ambassador

Short Definition:

official residence or offices of ambassador

Examples:
  • the Chilean embassy in Moscow
Definition:

a deputation or mission sent by one ruler or state to another

Short Definition:

deputation or mission sent by one ruler or state to another

Examples:
  • Worsley failed to be selected to join the embassy to Sweden

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