Attache

usgb/ˌætəˈʃeɪ/
noun

A person who works at an embassy, usually doing specific tasks.

The French embassy appointed a cultural attache to promote French music and arts in the USA.
Visual representation of "attache" - A person who works at an embassy, usually doing specific tasks.

Often appears as...

  • cultural attache
  • military attache

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Formal

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Embassy Specific

Used for embassy staff with a particular area of expertise or responsibility.

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The defense attache at the embassy handles military relations.
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Formal Title

A formal title for diplomats, often preceding their speciality, such as 'cultural' or 'military'.

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She was introduced as the new trade attache.
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Professional Role

Refers to professionals; not to be confused with casual roles or positions.

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The press attache prepared a statement for the media.
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