diplomatic building

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diplomatic building

The ambassador arrives at the diplomatic building for an important meeting.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A government building in which diplomats live or work: A "diplomatic building" is an official structure owned or used by a government to house its diplomatic missions, such as an embassy or consulate, or to provide residences for its diplomatic staff.
Usage
  • The term "diplomatic building" is a formal, general category. It is often used in official, legal, or news contexts when referring to the physical premises of diplomatic missions.
  • It is a compound noun. The primary word is "building," modified by the adjective "diplomatic."
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The security around the diplomatic building was increased following the protests.
    • Several diplomatic buildings in the capital were damaged during the conflict.
    • The new law provides special protections for all diplomatic buildings.
Advanced Usage
  • "Diplomatic premises": A very close synonym often used in international law and official documents to refer to the land and buildings of a diplomatic mission.
    • The attack was a clear violation of the inviolability of diplomatic premises.
Variants and Related Words
  • Embassy (n): The official residence and offices of an ambassador and their staff. An embassy is a specific type of diplomatic building.
    • The American Embassy is located on that street.
  • Consulate (n): The building where a consul works, which handles commercial and visa matters. A consulate is another type of diplomatic building.
    • You need to apply for a visa at the consulate.
  • Chancery (n): The office or building housing a diplomatic mission, especially the embassy.
    • The ambassador's office is in the chancery.
Synonyms
  • Diplomatic mission: The group of diplomats and their functions (more abstract than the building itself).
  • Diplomatic premises: The buildings and land of a diplomatic mission (a direct synonym in formal contexts).
  • Legation: The official residence and office of a diplomat of lower rank than an ambassador (a historical or specific term).
diplomatic building

The ambassador arrives at the diplomatic building for an important meeting.

Noun
  1. government building in which diplomats live or work