Definition

1. 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

1. a mission serving diplomatic ends