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envoy

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˈɑnvɔɪ// UK //ˈɛnvɔɪ// en·voy

n. a person sent by a government or leader to represent them in another country. They usually travel to handle specific tasks or give important messages.

n. a diplomatic representative, typically ranking below an ambassador, dispatched on a specific mission or to a foreign government.


SIMPLE

The president sent a special envoy to discuss the peace treaty.

CONTEXTUAL

The trade envoy arrived in the capital to negotiate new export agreements between the two nations.

COMPLEX

Acting as a special envoy for the United Nations, the former prime minister spent weeks mediating between the warring factions to establish a humanitarian corridor.

Synonyms
Origin

From French envoyé (“envoy, messenger”), from envoyer (“send”).

Usage

Often used with 'to' to indicate the destination or 'for' to indicate the represented party.

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