envoy

CEFRC1

/ˈɛn.vɔɪ/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A person sent by a government to represent it.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A diplomat.

Examples

  • The envoy was recalled when diplomatic relations were broken.

  • An envoy was sent.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A representative.

  2. A diplomatic agent of the second rank, next in status after an ambassador.

  3. A messenger.

More examples

In context

  • special envoy to the United Nations

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From French envoyé (“envoy, messenger”), from envoyer (“send”).