envoy
word
Definition
An envoy is a person, especially a diplomat, sent to represent their country or group in another country or at an official event.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly formal; used in political, historical, and diplomatic contexts. 'Special envoy' is a common phrase. Do not confuse with 'envy' (jealousy) or with 'ambassador' (higher rank).
Spanish: enviado - emisario - representante diplomáticoPortuguese (BR): enviado - emissário - representante diplomáticoPortuguese (PT): enviado - emissário - representante diplomáticoChinese (Simplified): 使节 - 使者Chinese (Traditional): 使節 - 使者Hindi: दूत - प्रतिनिधिArabic: مبعوث - رسولBengali: প্রতিনিধি - দূতRussian: посланник - представитель (дипломат)Japanese: 使節 - 使者Vietnamese: đặc phái viên - sứ giảKorean: 사절 - 특사Turkish: elçi - temsilci (diplomatik)Urdu: سفیر - ایلچیIndonesian: utusan - duta
Example Sentences
The president sent an envoy to the peace talks.
basic
An envoy represents their country abroad.
basic
The envoy delivered a message from the king.
basic
As a UN envoy, she visited many conflict zones.
natural
He worked as a special envoy for climate change.
natural
Not everyone trusted the new envoy’s intentions.
natural