embassy

[ em-buh-see ]

/ ˈɛm bə si /

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noun, plural em·bas·sies.

a body of persons entrusted with a mission to a sovereign or government, especially an ambassador and his or her staff.

the official headquarters of an ambassador.

the function or office of an ambassador.

a mission headed by an ambassador.

Origin of embassy

First recorded in 1570–80; variant of ambassy, from Middle French ambassee, Old French ambasce, ambaxee, ultimately from Old Provençal ambaissada, derivative of embayssar “to send a delegate,” from Medieval Latin ambasciāre, derivative of ambascia “service, office,” derivative, by a Germanic intermediary (compare Gothic andbahti, Old High German ambahti ) of Gallo-Latin ambactus “retainer, servant” (from Gaulish, equivalent to amb- “around, both” + -act- verbal adjective of unattested ag- “drive, lead”; compare Welsh amaeth “husbandman”); see origin at ambi-, amphi-, act, ambassador

Words nearby embassy

embarrass, embarrassing, embarrassment, embarrassment of riches, embassage, embassy, embattle, embattled, embattlement, embay, embayment

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Example sentences from the Web for embassy

On May 9, which Moscow commemorates as World War II “Victory Day,” Klaus paid a highly visible visit to the Russian Embassy.
Vaclav Klaus, Libertarian Hero, Has His Wings Clipped by Cato Institute|James Kirchick|December 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Greek embassy confirmed the death, which has barely registered by the international press.
Riding Thailand’s WWII Death Railway|Liza Foreman|December 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The U.S. will reopen an embassy in Havana, meaning an ambassador will be appointed.
Up To Speed: The Cuba Embargo|Nina Strochlic|December 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I asked him to describe the U.S. mission that will likely revert back to the embassy it was more than a half century ago.
Meet America’s Next Ambassador to Cuba|Eleanor Clift|December 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST

I eventually left the West Bank for Jordan with a visa I obtained from the French embassy.
What It’s Like to Be an Atheist in Palestine|Waleed al-Husseini, Movements.Org|December 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Fox was named first in the commission; but it was agreed that Gardiner should be the real head of the embassy.
History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century, Volume V|J. H. Merle d'Aubigné
We want to get into the third floor of the Embassy, and we want to get out alive—and without shooting.
The Five Arrows|Allan Chase
He showed great political ability in the way he conducted his embassy, and through his personal charms made many friends.
A History of Art for Beginners and Students: Painting, Sculpture, Architecture|Clara Erskine Clement
As soon as the citizens heard of this design they sent an embassy to the Crusaders to deprecate it.
A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume I|Henry Charles Lea
A little later in the evening Elaine found herself standing out a dance with a grave young gentleman from the Russian Embassy.
The Unbearable Bassington|Saki

British Dictionary definitions for embassy

embassy

/ (ˈɛmbəsɪ) /

noun plural -sies

the residence or place of official business of an ambassador

an ambassador and his entourage collectively

the position, business, or mission of an ambassador

any important or official mission, duty, etc, esp one undertaken by an agent

Word Origin for embassy

C16: from Old French ambassee, from Old Italian ambasciata, from Old Provençal ambaisada, ultimately of Germanic origin; see ambassador

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	embassy
释义	embassy [ em-buh-see ] / ˈɛm bə si / SEE SYNONYMS FOR embassy ON THESAURUS.COM noun, plural em·bas·sies. a body of persons entrusted with a mission to a sovereign or government, especially an ambassador and his or her staff. the official headquarters of an ambassador. the function or office of an ambassador. a mission headed by an ambassador. Origin of embassy First recorded in 1570–80; variant of ambassy, from Middle French ambassee, Old French ambasce, ambaxee, ultimately from Old Provençal ambaissada, derivative of embayssar “to send a delegate,” from Medieval Latin ambasciāre, derivative of ambascia “service, office,” derivative, by a Germanic intermediary (compare Gothic andbahti, Old High German ambahti ) of Gallo-Latin ambactus “retainer, servant” (from Gaulish, equivalent to amb- “around, both” + -act- verbal adjective of unattested ag- “drive, lead”; compare Welsh amaeth “husbandman”); see origin at ambi-, amphi-, act, ambassador Words nearby embassy embarrass, embarrassing, embarrassment, embarrassment of riches, embassage, embassy, embattle, embattled, embattlement, embay, embayment Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for embassy On May 9, which Moscow commemorates as World War II “Victory Day,” Klaus paid a highly visible visit to the Russian Embassy. Vaclav Klaus, Libertarian Hero, Has His Wings Clipped by Cato Institute\|James Kirchick\|December 22, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The Greek embassy confirmed the death, which has barely registered by the international press. Riding Thailand’s WWII Death Railway\|Liza Foreman\|December 21, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The U.S. will reopen an embassy in Havana, meaning an ambassador will be appointed. Up To Speed: The Cuba Embargo\|Nina Strochlic\|December 18, 2014\|DAILY BEAST I asked him to describe the U.S. mission that will likely revert back to the embassy it was more than a half century ago. Meet America’s Next Ambassador to Cuba\|Eleanor Clift\|December 18, 2014\|DAILY BEAST I eventually left the West Bank for Jordan with a visa I obtained from the French embassy. What It’s Like to Be an Atheist in Palestine\|Waleed al-Husseini, Movements.Org\|December 8, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Fox was named first in the commission; but it was agreed that Gardiner should be the real head of the embassy. History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century, Volume V\|J. H. Merle d'Aubigné We want to get into the third floor of the Embassy, and we want to get out alive—and without shooting. The Five Arrows\|Allan Chase He showed great political ability in the way he conducted his embassy, and through his personal charms made many friends. A History of Art for Beginners and Students: Painting, Sculpture, Architecture\|Clara Erskine Clement As soon as the citizens heard of this design they sent an embassy to the Crusaders to deprecate it. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume I\|Henry Charles Lea A little later in the evening Elaine found herself standing out a dance with a grave young gentleman from the Russian Embassy. The Unbearable Bassington\|Saki British Dictionary definitions for embassy embassy / (ˈɛmbəsɪ) / noun plural -sies the residence or place of official business of an ambassador an ambassador and his entourage collectively the position, business, or mission of an ambassador any important or official mission, duty, etc, esp one undertaken by an agent Word Origin for embassy C16: from Old French ambassee, from Old Italian ambasciata, from Old Provençal ambaisada, ultimately of Germanic origin; see ambassador Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to embassy delegation, commission, consulate, ministry, mission, committee, legation
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embassy

noun, plural em·bas·sies.

Origin of embassy

Words nearby embassy

Example sentences from the Web for embassy

British Dictionary definitions for embassy

noun plural -sies

Word Origin for embassy

Words related to embassy