De ambassade
Example: De ambassade onderhandelde over nieuwe handelsakkoorden met het land.
Definition
"De ambassade" refers to the official office or residence of an ambassador in a foreign country. It serves as a diplomatic mission where representatives negotiate, communicate, and manage relations between their home country and the host nation, such as in trade agreements.
Etymology
The word "de ambassade" comes from the French 'ambassade,' which itself originates from the Italian 'ambasciata,' meaning a mission or delegation. This term traces back to the Late Latin 'ambactus,' meaning servant or messenger. Did you know? The concept reflects the long history of diplomatic envoys serving as messengers between rulers.
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"De ambassade" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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