emissary

word

Definition

A person sent on a special mission, usually as a representative of someone or an organization.

Usage & Nuances

Formal and often used in diplomatic, governmental, or organizational contexts. Collocates with 'send an emissary', 'act as an emissary'. Not commonly used in everyday speech; more frequent in written or official contexts.

Spanish: emisario - mensajero (persona enviada)Portuguese (BR): emissário - mensageiro (pessoa enviada)Portuguese (PT): emissário - mensageiro (pessoa enviada)Chinese (Simplified): 使者 - 代表 (派遣的人)Chinese (Traditional): 使者 - 代表 (派遣的人)Hindi: दूत - प्रतिनिधि (भेजा गया व्यक्ति)Arabic: مبعوث - رسول (شخص مرسل)Bengali: প্রতিনিধি - দূত Russian: посланник - эмиссар Japanese: 使者 Vietnamese: đặc phái viên - sứ giả Korean: 사절 - 특사 Turkish: elçi - temsilci Urdu: قاصد - نمائندہ Indonesian: utusan - perwakilan

Example Sentences

The king sent an emissary to the neighboring country.

basic

An emissary brought news from the organization.

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They chose her to be their emissary at the meeting.

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The peace talks finally began after an emissary arrived with a message.

natural

She acted as an emissary between the two companies.

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After the disagreement, an emissary was dispatched to smooth things over.

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