embassy

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Related terms 1.3.2 Translations 1.3.3 See also

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[edit] Etymology

Variant form of ambassy, from Middle French ambassée 'mission, charge, embassy', from Italian ambasciata, from Old Provençal ambayassada 'embassy' (cf. Occitan ambaissada), from ambaissa 'service, duty', from Lombard *ambahti 'hostage' (as hostages were used to seal pacts), from Gaulish ambactos 'dependant, vassal' (cf. Old Irish amos, amsach 'mercenary, servant', Welsh amaeth 'tenant farm').

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• IPA: /ˈɛmbəsi/
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[edit] Noun

embassy (plural embassies)

1. The function or duty of an ambassador.
2. An organization or group of officials who permanently represent a sovereign state in a second sovereign state or with respect to an international organization such as the United Nations.

   The American embassy to France is located in Paris.

3. The official residence of such a group, or of an ambassador.

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• ambassador

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• consulate