Meaning & use
Embassy
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the official residence or offices of an ambassador and their staff in a foreign country.
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She visited the embassy to renew her passport before the trip.
Protesters gathered outside the embassy to voice their concerns.
A note on using this word
Can also refer to the ambassador's staff or the diplomatic mission itself, not just the building.
Words with a similar meaning
consulatediplomatic mission
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