envoy
English
Etymology
From French envoyé (“envoy, messenger”), from envoyer (“send”).
Pronunciation
- (US) IPA(key): /ˈɛn.vɔɪ/, /ˈɑn.vɔɪ/
- (UK) IPA(key): /ˈɛn.vɔɪ/
Audio (UK) (file)
Noun
envoy (plural envoys)
- (law) A diplomatic agent of the second rank, next in status after an ambassador.
- A representative.
- special envoy to the United Nations
- A diplomat.
- A messenger.
- (poetry) Alternative spelling of envoi (“short stanza at end of poem”)
Synonyms
- (diplomatic agent of second rank): envoy extraordinary, minister plenipotentiary
Translations
diplomatic agent of second rank
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representative
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