Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

attache

Noun
/ˈatəˌSHā/
Definition
A diplomatic official attached to an embassy or consulate, often with a specific area of responsibility.
Examples
  • The military attache provided detailed insights about defense policies.
  • As a cultural attache, she organized several art exhibitions during her tenure in Paris.
  • He served as the economic attache at the embassy, focusing on trade relations.
Meaning
An attache is a person who works in a diplomatic mission and usually focuses on a particular subject, such as culture, military, or economics.
Synonyms
  • Official
  • Delegate
  • Liaison