Embassy vs. Ambassy: What's the Difference?
Embassy and Ambassy Definitions
Embassy
A building containing the offices of an ambassador and staff.
Ambassy
Obsolete form of embassy
Embassy
The position, function, or assignment of an ambassador.
Ambassy
See Embassy, the usual spelling.
Embassy
A mission to a foreign government headed by an ambassador.
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Embassy
A staff of diplomatic representatives headed by an ambassador.
Embassy
The function or duty of an ambassador.
Embassy
An organization or group of officials who permanently represent a sovereign state in a second sovereign state or with respect to an international organization such as the United Nations.
The American embassy to France is located in Paris.
Embassy
A temporary mission representing a sovereign state.
Embassy
The official residence of such a group, or of an ambassador.
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Embassy
(archaic) A written account as to an embassy.
Embassy
The public function of an ambassador; the charge or business intrusted to an ambassador or to envoys; a public message to; foreign court concerning state affairs; hence, any solemn message.
He sends the angels on embassies with his decrees.
Embassy
The person or persons sent as ambassadors or envoys; the ambassador and his suite; envoys.
Embassy
The residence or office of an ambassador.
Embassy
A diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
Embassy
An ambassador and his entourage collectively