Cool MateMeaning of Embassy
a group of officials led by an ambassador who represent their government in a foreign country
In simple words: A place where a country's representatives work in another country.
Embassy in a sentence
- embassy officials
- to inform the embassy of the situation
- a demonstration outside the Russian Embassy
- a fire in the Spanish embassy
- a protest outside the American embassy
- They broke off diplomatic relations and closed the embassies in each other's country.
- She works at the Malaysian embassy in Buenos Aires.
How to use Embassy
Used in formal contexts relating to international relations. Not typically used in casual conversation. Appropriate when discussing travel or legal matters regarding foreign affairs.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'embassy' as a 'home base' for a country in another land.
Related words
Collocations with Embassy
Synonyms for Embassy
- consulate
- diplomatic mission
- legation
Opposites of Embassy
- consulate
- home office
Common mistakes with Embassy
- Confused with 'consulate' — an embassy is different from a consulate.
- Using 'embassy' in a plural form incorrectly as 'embassies' in informal contexts.
- Mispronouncing it as 'im-bassy' instead of 'em-bassy'.
Embassy appears in
Embassy in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
سفارة
مكان يعمل فيه ممثلو بلد ما في بلد آخر.
- Bengaliবাংলা
দূতাবাস
একটি দেশ অন্য দেশে তাদের প্রতিনিধিদের কাজ করার জায়গা।
- GermanDeutsch
Botschaft
Ein Ort, an dem Vertreter eines Landes in einem anderen Land arbeiten.
- SpanishEspañol
Embajada
Un lugar donde los representantes de un país trabajan en otro país.
- Persianفارسی
سفارت
محلی که نمایندگان یک کشور در کشور دیگر کار میکنند.
- FrenchFrançais
Ambassade
Un endroit où les représentants d'un pays travaillent dans un autre pays.
- Hindiहिन्दी
दूतावास
एक ऐसी जगह जहाँ किसी देश के प्रतिनिधि दूसरे देश में काम करते हैं।
- ItalianItaliano
Ambasciata
Un posto dove lavorano i rappresentanti di un paese in un altro paese.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Embaixada
Um lugar onde os representantes de um país trabalham noutro país.
- RussianРусский
Посольство
Место, где представители страны работают в другой стране.
- Urduاردو
سفارت
ایک ایسی جگہ جہاں کسی ملک کے نمائندے دوسرے ملک میں کام کرتے ہیں۔
- Chinese中文
大使馆
一个国家在另一个国家工作的代表机构。
More words like Embassy
- Consulate
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Embassy
What does Embassy mean?
A place where a country's representatives work in another country.
What is the definition of Embassy?
a group of officials led by an ambassador who represent their government in a foreign country
How do you use Embassy in a sentence?
embassy officials
Can you give another example of Embassy?
to inform the embassy of the situation
What are synonyms for Embassy?
Common alternatives include consulate, diplomatic mission, legation.
What is the opposite of Embassy?
Opposite meanings include consulate, home office.
What words go with Embassy?
It commonly pairs with foreign, American, British, close, open, reopen, building, compound, official, at an/the embassy, in an/the embassy, outside an/the embassy, foreign, American, British, close, open, reopen, building, compound, official, at an/the embassy, in an/the embassy, outside an/the embassy.
What are common mistakes when using Embassy?
Confused with 'consulate' — an embassy is different from a consulate. Using 'embassy' in a plural form incorrectly as 'embassies' in informal contexts. Mispronouncing it as 'im-bassy' instead of 'em-bassy'.
How do you pronounce Embassy?
US: /["/ˈembəsi/"]/, UK: /["/ˈembəsi/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Embassy formal or informal?
"Embassy" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.
When should I use Embassy?
Used in formal contexts relating to international relations. Not typically used in casual conversation. Appropriate when discussing travel or legal matters regarding foreign affairs.
What CEFR level is Embassy?
"Embassy" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.