embassy
US /ˈɛmbəsi/
Definition
a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
You can renew your passport at the embassy in the capital city.
Synonyms
- consulatediplomatic building that serves as the residence or workplace of a consul
- diplomatic missionhaving a meaning similar to embassy
Collocations
- Easy visit the embassyto visit the embassy, meaning to go to see a place, as for entertainment
- Medium contact the embassyto contact the embassy, meaning to be in or establish communication with
- Hard embassy staffdescribing embassy staff (a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work)
- Very Hard diplomatic immunity granted by embassydescribing diplomatic immunity granted by embassy (relating to or characteristic of diplomacy)
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