B2
ambassador vs consulate vs diplomat vs embassy
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| ambassadornoun/æmˈbæs.ə.dər/ | Meaning an official who represents his or her country in another country | Goes with ambassador to | Example She was named ambassador to Japan after twenty years in the diplomatic service. |
| consulatenoun/ˈkɑːn.sə.lət/ | Meaning An office in a foreign city that helps people from your country. | Goes with — | Example I went to the consulate to renew my passport while I was abroad. |
| diplomatnoun/ˈdɪp.lə.mæt/ | Meaning an official who represents their country abroad, or a person who handles difficult situations politely | Goes with senior diplomat | Example Senior diplomats from both countries met in Hanoi to prepare the trade deal. |
| embassynoun/ˈem.bə.si/ | Meaning the building where officials work to represent their own government in a foreign country | Goes with embassy in | Example You have to apply for a visa at the British Embassy in Hanoi. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
An official explained the visa rules to us.