What does "attaché" mean?

A diplomatic officer, usually one who plays a specific role.

What is a synonym for "attaché"?

Common synonyms include: aide, briefcase, document case, embassy aide, embassy staffer, portfolio.

/əˈtæʃeɪ/ noun

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Noun

1
A diplomatic officer, usually one who plays a specific role.
"Little did anyone suspect that the military attaché was one of the world's craftiest spies."

"Little did anyone suspect that the military attaché was one of the world's craftiest spies."

Unadapted borrowing from French attaché (literally “attached”).