The embassy
Example: The embassy hosted an event to celebrate national history.
Definition
"The embassy" refers to the official residence or offices of an ambassador in a foreign country, serving as a diplomatic mission that represents its home country and manages political, cultural, and social relations between the two nations.
Etymology
The term "the embassy" originates from the Old French word 'ambassade,' which itself derives from the Latin 'ambactus,' meaning servant or messenger. Did you know? The word evolved to signify a diplomatic mission, highlighting the role of envoys who carried messages between rulers.
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"The embassy" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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