Thesaurus: embassy

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1. n. The public function of an ambassador; the charge or business intrusted to an ambassador or to envoys; a public message to; foreign court concerning state affairs; hence, any solemn message.
2. n. The person or persons sent as ambassadors or envoys; the ambassador and his suite; envoys.
3. n. The residence or office of an ambassador.
4. n. a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
5. n. an ambassador and their entourage collectively
6. 1. The public function of an ambassador; the charge or business intrusted to an ambassador or to envoys; a public message to; foreign court concerning state affairs; hence, any solemn message. He sends the angels on embassies with his decrees. Jer. Taylor. 2. The person or persons sent as ambassadors or envoys; the ambassador and his suite; envoys. 3. The residence or office of an ambassador. Note: Sometimes, but rarely, spelled ambassy.
7. n:100 n. a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work n. an ambassador and his entourage collectively