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attache

/ˌæt.əˈʃeɪ/
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Plural:attaches
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• noun

1

A person on the staff of an ambassador or diplomatic mission, typically having a specialized area of responsibility such as military, cultural, or commercial affairs.

Example

"The cultural attache organized an exhibition of contemporary art at the embassy."

2

A small, thin, rectangular briefcase with hinged, rigid sides, used for carrying documents; an attache case.

Example

"She snapped her leather attache shut and headed into the boardroom."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In formal English, this word is often spelled with an acute accent as 'attaché' and retains its French stress on the final syllable.

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• Nearby Words

attaboy
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attachable
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 19th century from French attaché, the past participle of attacher ('to attach'), literally meaning 'one attached' to a diplomatic mission.

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