Diplomatic ranks

In diplomacy, an attaché () is a person who is assigned ("to be attached") to the diplomatic or administrative staff of a higher placed person or another service or agency. Although a loanword from French, in English the word is not modified according to gender.

head of diplomatic mission when no higher official exists

diplomatic function, head of a delegation

system of professional and social rank used in the world of diplomacy and international relations

3rd-class head of diplomatic mission

the title of various high-ranking, special executive positions held by a commission of appointment

head of a diplomatic mission to an international organisation

head of a diplomatic or consular mission