Embassy — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Embassy
Embassy (noun)
- a body of diplomatic representatives; specifically, one headed by an ambassador
- the function or position of an ambassador
- a mission abroad undertaken officially especially by an ambassador
Embassy (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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as in mission, legation
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Embassy
The most common words with a similar meaning to Embassy:
Word Forms of Embassy
Inflections: embassies
Origin & Etymology of Embassy
probably alteration (by substitution of the suffix -y:2) of embassade, variant (with em- after embassador "ambassador" and other derivatives based on Romance forms with em- em- replacing am- of ambassade), going back to Middle English ambassiat, ambassiad, ambassate, ambassade "office of an ambassador, diplomatic mission, persons trusted with such a mission," borrowed from Anglo-French ambassiate, ambassade "diplomatic mission" and Middle French ambassade, ambaxade "diplomatic or political mission, persons sent on such a mission, ambassador," borrowed from Italian (13th-century) ambasciata "diplomatic mission, official message," borrowed from Old Occitan ambayssada "diplomatic mission," earlier ambayssat "message," derivatives (with the suffixes of action and result -at, -ada) of *ambaissa, going back to Late Latin ambascia, ambassia "mission, errand, task, journey," borrowed from Germanic *ambahtja- "service, office" (whence Old English ambiht, embiht "service, ministry," Old Saxon ambaht "office, service," Old High German ambahti "commission, task, obligation, service," Old Icelandic embætti "service, office, task," Gothic andbahti "office, service, assistance"), derivative of *ambahtjōn- or *ambahta- "servant, follower" (whence Old English ombiht, embiht "servant, attendant, officer," Old Saxon ambahtio "servant," Old High German ambaht "servant, holder of a spiritual or lay office," Old Icelandic ambátt "bondwoman, female servant," Gothic andbahts "servant"), borrowed from Celtic *ambaχto- (whence Welsh amaeth "plowman, tillage," Gaulish *ambaktos, in Latin texts as ambactus "servant"), agentive noun from the verbal adjective of *ambi-ag-, whence Old Irish imm‧aig "(s/he) drives around, pursues," going back to Indo-European *h2m̥bhi "around" + *h2eǵ- "drive" -ade, ambient:1, agent
First known use: 1549
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Embassy
- CEFR level: C1 English Vocabulary — Page 11
- Topics: Law, Politics & Society
Frequently Asked Questions about Embassy
What does "Embassy" mean?
"Embassy" means a body of diplomatic representatives; specifically, one headed by an ambassador. As a noun, it is defined as: a body of diplomatic representatives; specifically, one headed by an ambassador.
What is another word for "Embassy"?
Other words for "Embassy" include legation, mission, contingent, delegacy, delegation, band, company and crew. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Embassy" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Embassy"?
There are 14 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Embassy". Common alternatives include legation, mission, contingent, delegacy, delegation, band, company, crew, detachment and gang.
Is "Embassy" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Embassy" is a noun.
Is "Embassy" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As a C1-level word, "Embassy" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.
How do you pronounce "Embassy"?
"Embassy" is pronounced /ˈem-bə-sē/ and divided into syllables as em·bas·sy.
What is the origin of the word "Embassy"?
"Embassy" comes from probably alteration (by substitution of the suffix -y:2) of embassade, variant (with em- after embassador "ambassador" and other derivatives based on Romance forms with em- em- replacing am- of ambassade), going back to Middle English ambassiat, ambassiad, ambassate, ambassade "office of an ambassador, diplomatic mission, persons trusted with such a mission," borrowed from Anglo-French ambassiate, ambassade "diplomatic mission" and Middle French ambassade, ambaxade "diplomatic or political mission, persons sent on such a mission, ambassador," borrowed from Italian (13th-century) ambasciata "diplomatic mission, official message," borrowed from Old Occitan ambayssada "diplomatic mission," earlier ambayssat "message," derivatives (with the suffixes of action and result -at, -ada) of *ambaissa, going back to Late Latin ambascia, ambassia "mission, errand, task, journey," borrowed from Germanic *ambahtja- "service, office" (whence Old English ambiht, embiht "service, ministry," Old Saxon ambaht "office, service," Old High German ambahti "commission, task, obligation, service," Old Icelandic embætti "service, office, task," Gothic andbahti "office, service, assistance"), derivative of *ambahtjōn- or *ambahta- "servant, follower" (whence Old English ombiht, embiht "servant, attendant, officer," Old Saxon ambahtio "servant," Old High German ambaht "servant, holder of a spiritual or lay office," Old Icelandic ambátt "bondwoman, female servant," Gothic andbahts "servant"), borrowed from Celtic *ambaχto- (whence Welsh amaeth "plowman, tillage," Gaulish *ambaktos, in Latin texts as ambactus "servant"), agentive noun from the verbal adjective of *ambi-ag-, whence Old Irish imm‧aig "(s/he) drives around, pursues," going back to Indo-European *h2m̥bhi "around" + *h2eǵ- "drive" -ade, ambient:1, agent. First known use: 1549.
What is another word for "Embassy" meaning "as in mission, legation"?
When "Embassy" (noun) means as in mission, legation, synonyms include legation, mission, contingent, delegacy, delegation and band.