Envoy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɛn.vɔɪ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Envoy is a noun meaning (law) A diplomatic agent of the second rank, next in status after an ambassador.
Meaning
(law) A diplomatic agent of the second rank, next in status after an ambassador.
More Meanings
- A representative.
- A diplomat.
- A messenger.
- (poetry) Alternative spelling of envoi (“short stanza at end of poem”).
Example Sentences
special envoy to the United Nations
In the year 1460 the king Tu-ma-pan (Tumapel?)† sent envoys to carry tribute. When these envoys went back, and had arrived at An-ch’ing,‡ they got drunk and had a fight with foreign priests who came to bring tribute, and of whom six were killed.
Word Forms
- envoys
Synonyms for envoy
Depending on context, synonyms include emissary, envoi.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include emissary, envoi, ambassador, diplomat, delegate, ombudsman.
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