envoy
Translation
envoy, diplomat, messenger, representative
Examples
The government sent a special envoy to the peace talks.
The government sent a special envoy to the peace talks.
Grammar Patterns
a special/presidential/UN envoy a person sent as a representative The UN envoy is mediating the conflict.
Similar Words
Synonyms: diplomat, emissary, representative, messenger
Etymology
From French 'envoyé' (one that is sent), the past participle of 'envoyer' (to send).
Memory Tips
An 'envoy' is someone s'en't on a 'voy'age for a diplomatic mission.