ambassador
Translation
ambassador
Examples
He was appointed ambassador to France.
He was appointed ambassador to France.
She is a goodwill ambassador for the charity.
She is a goodwill ambassador for the charity.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) ((to a country)) a diplomat sent to a country He was appointed ambassador to France.
((noun)) ((for sth.)) a representative or promoter of something She is a goodwill ambassador for the charity.
Similar Words
Synonyms: diplomat, envoy, representative
Etymology
From Old French 'ambassadeur', which comes from Latin 'ambactus', meaning 'a servant or vassal'.
Memory Tips
An 'ambassador' works in an 'embassy'. Both words start with 'amba-'.