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embassy

noun [C]
 
 
/ˈem.bə.si/

Definition

B1 the group of people who represent their country in a foreign country: We used to be friendly with some people who worked at the Swedish Embassy.Diplomacy and mediation B1 the building that these people work in: The Ambassador held a reception at the embassy.Diplomacy and mediationBuildings in generalShops, markets and auctionsRestaurants and cafes
(Definition of embassy noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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