What is another word for official residence?
Pronunciation: [əfˈɪʃə͡l ɹˈɛzɪdəns] (IPA) 
An official residence is a place where a high-ranking government official or diplomat lives. There are various synonyms for the word "official residence" depending on the context. For example, a presidential palace, government mansion, state house, or governor's residence might refer to the same type of dwelling. In an international setting, the phrase "embassy residence" could describe the living quarters of an ambassador or other diplomatic envoy. Other possible synonyms include chancery, consulate, or mission house. Although each term may have slightly different connotations, they all generally denote a property that is owned or leased by a government or diplomatic organization for official purposes.
