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Definition of ambassadorship

ambassadorship

/æmˈbæsədərʃɪp/
am · bas · sa · dor · ship
Plural:ambassadorships
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Adjective:ambassadorial
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• noun

1

The rank, office, duties, or term of service of an ambassador.

Example

"Following decades of distinguished service in the foreign ministry, she was appointed to a prestigious ambassadorship in Geneva."

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• Nearby Words

ambarella
ambassador
ambassadorial
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amber
amberjack
ambiance

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'ambassador' (borrowed via Old French and Old Italian from Medieval Latin 'ambactia', ultimately of Celtic origin meaning 'mission' or 'service') and the native Old English suffix '-ship' denoting an office or status.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ambassadorship. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ambassadorship
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