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   En·voy

   /ˈenˌvoi/

   

   noun

   • 1. a messenger or representative, especially one on a diplomatic mission: "the UN special envoy to Yugoslavia" Similar representativedelegatedeputyagentintermediarymediatornegotiatorproxysurrogateliaisonbrokeraccredited messengercourierspokespersonspokesmanspokeswomanmouthpiecestand-ininformal:go-betweenarchaic:factor
   • 2. a minister plenipotentiary, ranking below ambassador and above chargé d'affaires. Similar ambassadoremissarydiplomatlegateconsulattachéchargé d'affairesplenipotentiarynuncio

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from French envoyé, past participle of envoyer ‘send’, from en voie ‘on the way’, based on Latin via ‘way’.

   Scrabble Points: 11

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   The meaning of ENVOY is a minister plenipotentiary accredited to a foreign government who ranks between an ambassador and a minister resident —called also envoy extraordinary. How to use envoy in a sentence.

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   Jun 12, 2012 · ENVOY definition: 1. someone who is sent as a representative from one government or organization to another: 2…. Learn more.

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   An envoy is someone sent out as a messenger to represent another person or group, such as a country or business.

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   Envoy definition: a diplomatic agent.. See examples of ENVOY used in a sentence.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryENVOY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   ENVOY meaning: 1. someone who is sent as a representative from one government or organization to another: 2…. Learn more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishENVOY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   An envoy is someone who is sent as a representative from one government or political group to another.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › envoyEnvoy - definition of envoy by The Free Dictionary

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   1. A representative of a government who is sent on a special diplomatic mission. 2. A minister plenipotentiary assigned to a foreign embassy, ranking next below the ambassador. 3. A messenger; an agent.

9. www.yourdictionary.com › envoyEnvoy Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Envoy Definition. An agent sent by a government or ruler to transact diplomatic business; specif., a diplomat (envoy extraordinary) ranking just below an ambassador. A messenger; agent. A minister plenipotentiary assigned to a foreign embassy, ranking next below the ambassador.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionenvoy noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    noun. /ˈenvɔɪ/ a person who represents a government or an organization and is sent as a representative to talk to other governments and organizations synonym emissary. The President has suggested sending a US peace envoy to the Middle East. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Word Origin. Want to learn more?

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    envoy. noun. /ˈɛnvɔɪ/ , /ˈɑnvɔɪ/. a person who represents a government or an organization and is sent as a representative to talk to other governments and organizations synonym emissary The President has suggested sending a peace envoy to the Middle East.