ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Ambassador

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /æmˈbæs.ə.də(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Ambassador is a noun meaning An official messenger and representative.

Meaning

An official messenger and representative.

More Meanings

  1. A corporate representative, often the public face of the company.
  2. A diplomat of the highest rank sent to a foreign court to represent there their sovereign or country. (Sometimes called ambassador-in-residence)
  3. (sports) A player who is an excellent role-model and who upholds the integrity of the game and thereby contributes to the sport's popularity and growth.

Example Sentences

As front hall porter, you are an ambassador for the hotel.
Vergenne'fury reached its height when the priest tried to involve the English ambassador.
The new accusation brought by Urban against Manfred of murdering his sister-in-law's embassador – it may be observed that, tacitly, he acquits him of parricide, fratricide, and nepoticide – requires a little explanation.

Word Forms

Synonyms for ambassador

Depending on context, synonyms include embassador.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include embassador, diplomat, envoy, embassy, emissary, delegate.

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