embassy

Definition of Embassy in English :

1. embassy

a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work

2. embassy

an ambassador and his entourage collectively

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Embassy

noun plural -sies

1.

the residence or place of official business of an ambassador

2.

an ambassador and his or her entourage collectively

3.

the position, business, or mission of an ambassador

4.

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

nounWord forms: plural ˈembassies

1.

the position, functions, or business of an ambassador

2.

the official residence or offices of an ambassador in a foreign country

3.

an ambassador and his or her staff

4.

a person or group sent on an official mission to a foreign government

5.

any important or official mission, errand, or message

n. pl. em·bas·sies

1. A building containing the offices of an ambassador and staff.

2. The position, function, or assignment of an ambassador.

3. A mission to a foreign government headed by an ambassador.

4. A staff of diplomatic representatives headed by an ambassador.