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| em·bas·sy [ émbəssee ] (plural em·bas·sies) |
noun |
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| Definition: |
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1. ambassador's headquarters: the residence and place of business of an ambassador
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2. embassy staff: an ambassador with his or her ambassadorial staff
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3. ambassador's position and responsibilities: the mission, rank, or function of an ambassador
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| [Late 16th century. < Old French ambassé< assumed Vulgar Latin ambactiare "go on a mission"] |
