attaché
nounmasculineformal/ɐˈdidu/medium
a·di·do
Definition
A diplomatic official specialized in a specific area (military, cultural, commercial, etc.), attached to an embassy or mission.
The cultural attaché arranged a series of concerts.
Military attachés often observe foreign defense exercises.
Common collocations
military attachécultural attachécommercial attachépress attaché
Etymology
Do francês 'attaché', particípio passado de 'attacher' (atar, ligar).