n. | 1. | 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. |
2. | The person or persons sent as ambassadors or envoys; the ambassador and his suite; envoys. | |
3. | The residence or office of an ambassador. |
Noun | 1. | embassy - a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work |
2. | embassy - an ambassador and his entourage collectively |