embassage

Examples

• All

• He worked at the embassage during his years abroad, assisting diplomats.

• Old letters described a visit to the French embassage in London.

• The royal delegation was received at the embassage with great ceremony.

• Did you visit the embassage during your trip?

• The French embassage in Washington D.C. is responsible for diplomatic relations with the United States.

• During the conflict, the embassage of Spain worked tirelessly to negotiate peace.

• The new ambassador arrived at the embassage to begin her term representing her country.

Synonyms

E

embassy

vsembassage

574 3.3

A building and people who represent their country in a foreign country

is the same concept described in the key description

C

consulate

vsembassage

• Formal

159 6.3

A building where a foreign country's official helps its citizens with passports and legal problems

is broader, highlighting the main residence and full representative group instead

D

diplomatic mission

vsembassage

• Specialized

13 3.9

A group of people sent by one country to represent it in another at an embassy or consulate

focuses more on the permanent residence or office of those representatives

L

legation

vsembassage

• Archaic

3 9.9

A permanent diplomatic office in another country led by a minister rather than an ambassador

covers the resident office and staff without restricting the leader's rank

F

foreign mission

vsembassage

• Formal

5.3

A permanent office in another country that represents its government and helps with official relations

emphasizes the resident office and officials rather than mission leadership title

D

diplomatic building

vsembassage

4.3

A government building where diplomats live and work, like an embassy or consulate

stresses the official group and representation rather than just the building

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology