embassy

noun
UK: /ˈembəsi/
US: /ˈembəsi/

  1. The group of people who represent their country in a foreign country.

    1. The embassy helps citizens abroad with passports and visas the embassy provide.
    2. Our embassy in Paris issued a statement regarding the new travel restrictions that the embassy sent.

  2. The building where a country's representatives work in a foreign country.

    1. The American embassy is located near the city center not far away embassy.
    2. Protesters gathered outside the embassy gates, demanding the release of political prisoners near that embassy.

Synonyms

legation consulate

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "embassy" in English means: The group of people who represent their country in a foreign country., The building where a country's representatives work in a foreign country..

The phonetic transcription of "embassy" is /ˈembəsi/ in British English and /ˈembəsi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "embassy": legation, consulate.

Example usage of "embassy": "The embassy helps citizens abroad with passports and visas the embassy provide.". More examples on the page.