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Embassy - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com SKIP TO CONTENT embassy /ˈɛmbəsi/ /ˈɛmbəsi/ IPA guide Other forms: embassies An ambassador, a diplomat who represents her own country in a foreign country, lives and works in an embassy . Travelers sometimes visit their home country's embassy for help with their travel documents or other issues. If you've ever visited Washington, DC, you may have seen the French embassy or the Indian embassy. These buildings often resemble homes, which makes sense because ambassadors usually live in them. The word embassy first meant "job or position of the ambassador," and comes from the Old French ambasse , with its Latin root of ambactus , or "servant." Definitions of embassy noun a building where diplomats live or work see more see less type of: diplomatic building government building in which diplomats live or work noun an ambassador and his or her entourage collectively see more see less types: High Commission an embassy of one British Commonwealth country to another type of: commission , delegacy , delegation , deputation , mission a group of representatives or delegates Pronunciation US /ˈɛmbəsi/ UK /ˈɛmbəsi/ Cite this entry Style: MLA MLA APA Chicago Copy citation DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘embassy' . Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback Word Family Vocabulary lists containing embassy This Week in Words: August 28 - September 1 No time to scour the headlines or watch the news? No problem! We’ve rounded up the top words heard, read, debated, and discussed this week. This week we were all affected, either directly or indirectly, by Hurricane Harvey and its aftermath. Torrential rains pounded the Gulf Coast with no reprieve expected until late in the week. With so much rain and so much flooding, the infrastructure of communities begins to erode and life for those in the path of the storm changes forever. Also causing grave concern this week was more provocative action by North Korea. Take a look back at the week that was, vocabulary style. Before We Were Free Julia Alvarez Twelve-year-old Anita has grown up in the Dominican Republic during the brutal Trujillo regime. When her family gets caught up in an attempt to overthrow the dictator, Anita must find her own path to freedom. Purple Hibiscus Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Kambili and Jaja's life among the elite in Nigeria isn't so easy under the thumb of their oppressive father. When the country becomes mired in political turmoil, they are sent to stay with their aunt, where they learn a different way of life. MORE VOCABULARY LISTS 2 million people are mastering new words. Master a word Sign up now (it’s free!) Whether you’re a teacher or a learner, Vocabulary.com can put you or your class on the path to systematic vocabulary improvement. Get started