A military attache is a military officer who works in an embassy and is responsible for coordinating military matters between the host nation and their home country. There are several synonyms for the term "military attache", including military liaison, military representative, defense attache, and defense liaison. These terms are often used interchangeably, depending on the context in which they are used. While each term refers to a military official who represents their country's interests in a foreign land, the specific duties and responsibilities of these officials may vary depending on their rank, their host nation's policies, and the nature of their assignment.