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Embassies

Scope note

Use for the official headquarters of foreign ministers called ambassadors appointed to transact international business with a foreign government; when such headquarters are for ministers appointed primarily to oversee and protect the home country's economic interests in a host country, use "consulates." For the official residences of foreign ministers in general, use "legations."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000108008

Broader Terms used

<diplomatic buildings>

Equivalent Terms used

embassy

Created

13yrs ago

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