Messenger: meaning, definitions and examples

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messenger

 

[ ˈmɛs.ən.dʒər ]

Context #1

social media app

A messenger is a person or thing that carries a message or messages. In the context of social media, a messenger refers to an application or platform that allows users to communicate with each other through text, voice, or video messages.

Synonyms

bearer, carrier, courier, delivery person

Examples of usage

  • I sent you a message on the messenger app.
  • She received the news from the messenger.
  • The messenger app allows for instant communication.
Context #2

communication

Messenger can also refer to a person who delivers messages, especially in a professional or official capacity. This could be a courier, mail carrier, or someone who delivers important information.

Synonyms

carrier, courier, delivery person

Examples of usage

  • The messenger delivered the package to the office.
  • He works as a messenger for the company.
  • The messenger brought urgent news.

Translations

Translations of the word "messenger" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mensageiro

🇮🇳 संदेशवाहक

🇩🇪 Bote

🇮🇩 utusan

🇺🇦 посланець

🇵🇱 posłaniec

🇯🇵 使者 (ししゃ)

🇫🇷 messager

🇪🇸 mensajero

🇹🇷 haberci

🇰🇷 전령

🇸🇦 رسول

🇨🇿 posel

🇸🇰 posol

🇨🇳 信使 (xìnshǐ)

🇸🇮 sel

🇮🇸 sendiboði

🇰🇿 хабаршы

🇬🇪 წარგზავნილი

🇦🇿 elçi

🇲🇽 mensajero

Word origin

The word 'messenger' originated from the Old French 'messagier', meaning 'messenger, envoy, ambassador'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to someone who carries messages. Over time, with the advent of technology, the term 'messenger' has also come to be associated with digital communication platforms.

See also: mess, messily, messiness, messy.