diplomatic mission
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Definition
- Noun:
- A group of people sent abroad to represent their home country in diplomatic affairs: A "diplomatic mission" is an official delegation, such as an embassy or consulate, established by a government in a foreign country to manage political, economic, and cultural relations.
- The function or purpose of such a group: The term also refers to the specific task or objective of conducting diplomacy, such as negotiating a treaty or delivering an official message.
Examples
- Noun:
- The new ambassador will lead the diplomatic mission to France.
- The primary goal of the diplomatic mission was to secure a trade agreement.
- She works for a diplomatic mission in the capital city.
Advanced Usage
- "to head a diplomatic mission": to be in charge of an official delegation abroad.
- The seasoned diplomat was chosen to head the diplomatic mission.
- "the success of a diplomatic mission": refers to achieving the goals set for the official delegation.
- The success of the diplomatic mission strengthened ties between the two nations.
Variants and Related Words
- Diplomatic corps (n): The collective body of all diplomats accredited to a particular country.
- The diplomatic corps attended the state dinner.
- Embassy (n): The official residence and offices of an ambassador and their staff, which is a type of diplomatic mission.
- The American Embassy is located in that district.
- Consulate (n): The office of a consul, which handles commercial affairs and assists its citizens abroad; a lower-level diplomatic mission.
- You can apply for a visa at the consulate.
Synonyms
- Delegation: A group of people sent to represent others, often in negotiations.
- Legation: A diplomatic mission headed by a minister, ranking below an embassy.
Related Phrases
- Diplomatic immunity: A legal privilege that exempts diplomats from certain laws and taxes of the host country.
- Members of the diplomatic mission are granted diplomatic immunity.
- Diplomatic pouch: A container with official mail sent to and from a diplomatic mission, which is exempt from customs inspection.
- Sensitive documents were sent via the diplomatic pouch.
Noun
- a mission serving diplomatic ends