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envoy

 

[ หˆษ›nvษ”ษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

diplomatic representative

A person who is sent as a diplomatic representative on a special mission.

Synonyms

ambassador, delegate, diplomat

Examples of usage

  • The president appointed an envoy to negotiate the peace treaty.
  • The envoy presented the official letter to the foreign minister.
Context #2 | Noun

messenger or representative

A messenger or representative, especially one on a diplomatic mission.

Synonyms

delegate, emissary, messenger

Examples of usage

  • The envoy delivered the important message to the king.
  • She acted as an envoy for the organization during the conference.

Translations

Translations of the word "envoy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น enviado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅ‚เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gesandter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ utusan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพัะปะฐะฝะตั†ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wysล‚annik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไฝฟ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท envoyรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ enviado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท elรงi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ์ ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุจุนูˆุซ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vyslanec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vyslanec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฝฟ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poslanec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sendimaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตะปัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒแƒ แƒ’แƒ–แƒแƒ•แƒœแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ elรงi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ enviado

Etymology

The word 'envoy' originated from the Old French envouรฉ, past participle of envoyer meaning 'to send'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century. Envoys have played crucial roles in diplomatic relations throughout history, serving as messengers, negotiators, and representatives of their countries.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,335, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.