26984 words

embassy

4 definitions • 4 examples
1
the group of people who represent their country in a foreign country:

Examples:

at the embassy We used to be friendly with some people who worked at the Swedish Embassy.
2
the building that these people work in:

Examples:

The Ambassador held a reception at the embassy.
3
the group of people who officially represent their country in a foreign country, or the building they work in:

Examples:

I’ll be working at the American embassy in Paris.
4
a group of people who represent their country in a foreign country, or the building where they work:

Examples:

Officials at the Mexican Embassy in Washington have been lobbying the U.S. Department of Agriculture to allow in plants with artificial soil.

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