embassy

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Noun embassy has 2 senses

embassy - a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
--₁ is a kind of diplomatic building
embassy - an ambassador and his entourage collectively
--₂ is a kind of deputation, commission, delegation, delegacy, mission
--₂ has particulars: High Commission

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Embassy

Noun

A diplomatic mission representing the government of one country in another.

Example sentence: The French embassy in London hosted a reception to celebrate Bastille Day.

The building or office where an embassy conducts its business.

Example sentence: The embassy is located in a grand building in the heart of the city.

Verb

(Rare usage) To send as an ambassador or envoy to another country.

Example sentence: The President decided to embassy a high-ranking official to negotiate the trade agreement.