Emissary: meaning, definitions and examples

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emissary

 

[ หˆษ›mษชหŒsษ›ri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

diplomacy

A person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative.

Synonyms

ambassador, delegate, envoy

Examples of usage

  • The president appointed an emissary to negotiate the peace treaty.
  • The emissary delivered the message from the foreign government.
Context #2 | Noun

fantasy

A supernatural being or spirit often sent by a higher power to deliver a message or perform a task.

Synonyms

angel, messenger, spirit

Examples of usage

  • The mystical emissary appeared in a dream to guide the hero on his quest.
  • The emissary of light fought against the forces of darkness.

Translations

Translations of the word "emissary" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น emissรกrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅ‚เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gesandter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ utusan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพัะปะฐะฝะตั†ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ emisariusz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไฝฟ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉmissaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ emisario

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท elรงi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ์ ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุจุนูˆุซ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ emisar

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ emisar

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฝฟ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poslanec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sendiboรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตะปัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒšแƒฉแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ elรงi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ emisario

Etymology

The word 'emissary' originates from the Latin 'emissarius', which means 'sent out'. It first appeared in English in the early 17th century. The concept of emissaries has been prevalent throughout history, with various cultures using messengers or agents to convey important messages or represent their interests.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,199, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.