Embassy

Pronunciation: /ˈɛmbəsi/

Examples of embassy in a Sentence

formal The ambassador visited the embassy to discuss diplomatic relations.

informal I need to renew my passport at the embassy before my trip.

slang Let's hit up the embassy for some help with our visa issues.

figurative The library is like an embassy for book lovers, a place of refuge and knowledge.

Grammatical Forms of embassy

• plural: embassies
• comparative: more embassy
• superlative: most embassy
• present tense: embassies
• future tense: will embassy
• perfect tense: have embassy
• continuous tense: is embassy
• singular: embassy
• positive degree: embassy
• infinitive: to embassy
• gerund: embassying
• participle: embassied

Origin and Evolution of embassy

First Known Use: 1577 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'embassy' originated from the Latin word 'ambactus' meaning 'servant' or 'attendant'. It evolved into 'ambasciata' in Italian and 'ambassade' in French before entering the English language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a diplomatic mission or the official residence of an ambassador, the word 'embassy' has evolved to encompass the entire diplomatic delegation representing a country abroad. It has also come to refer to the physical office or building where diplomatic functions are carried out.