attaché
noun
at·ta·ché ˌa-tə-ˈshā 
ˌa-ˌta-,
ə-ˌta-
1
: a technical expert on a country's diplomatic staff at a foreign capital
a military attaché
2
: attaché case
Word History
Etymology
French, past participle of attacher
First Known Use
1822, in the meaning defined at sense 1
attaché
noun
1
as in briefcase
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- briefcase
- attaché case
- valise
- wallet
- portmanteau
- carryall
- handbag
- holdall
- overnight bag
- backpack
- traveling bag
- kit
- grip
- overnight case
- knapsack
- rucksack
- haversack
- luggage
- carry-on
- baggage
- packsack
- weekend bag
- duffel bag
- carpetbag
- kit bag
- weekender
- bags
- traveling case
- cosmetic case
- weekend case
2
as in consul
Synonyms & Similar Words
- consul
- diplomat
- foreign minister
- deputy
- procurator
- nuncio
- ambassador
- proxy
- legation
- missionary
- envoy
- ambassadress
- emissary
- legate
- delegate
- minister
- apostle
- chargé d'affaires
- agent
- evangelist
- representative
- messenger
- courier
- deputation
- detachment
- mouthpiece
- spokesperson