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Embassy vs Agency - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between embassy and agency

is that embassy is the function or duty of an ambassador while agency is the capacity, condition, or state of acting or of exerting power; action or activity; operation.

embassy

English

(wikipedia embassy)

Noun

(embassies)
  • The function or duty of an ambassador.
  • An organization or group of officials who permanently represent a sovereign state in a second sovereign state or with respect to an international organization such as the United Nations.
    • The American embassy to France is located in Paris.
  • A temporary mission representing a sovereign state.
    • The Japanese embassy to the United States traveled to Washington, D.C., where it was received by (James Buchanan), before continuing on to New York and then returning to Japan, making several stops on the way.
  • The official residence of such a group, or of an ambassador.

    • Usage notes

    Today the term embassy generally refers to a permanent'' organization, housed in a permanent building or offices, maintaining ties between nations. In the past, this was more often a ''temporary mission (as in ) – the delegation would return home following meetings with foreign officials – and this is reflected in some traditional usages and related diplomatic terms, such as (Head of Mission).

    Related terms

    * ambassador

    See also

    * consulate

    agency

    English

    (Webster 1913)

    Noun

    (agencies)
  • The capacity, condition, or state of acting or of exerting power; action or activity; operation.
    • The superintendence and agency of Providence in the natural world. --Woodward.
  • A person or thing through which power is exerted or an end is achieved: instrumentality, means.
  • The office or function of an agent; also, the relationship between a principal and that person's agent.
  • An establishment engaged in doing business for another; also, the place of business or the district of such an agency.
  • A department or other administrative unit of a government; also, the office or headquarters of, or the district administered by such unit of government.
    • Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
    Central Intelligence Agency

    Synonyms

    * action * operation * efficiency * instrumentality * management

    Derived terms

    {{der3, dating agency , employment agency , escort agency , introduction agency , news agency , press agency , relief agency , syndication agency , travel agency}}

    Related terms

    * act * action * agent

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