English > Foreign Service: 1 sense > noun 1, group| Meaning | The part of the State Department that supplies diplomats for the United States embassies and consulates around the world. |
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| Category of | accredit | Provide or send (envoys or embassadors) with official credentials |
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| Part of | Department of State, United States Department of State, State Department, State, DoS | The federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies |
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| Broader | agency, federal agency, government agency, bureau, office, authority | An administrative unit of government |
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