ambassador

/æm'bæsədə/

Thân thiện

The ambassador presents his credentials to the foreign minister.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A diplomat of the highest rank: An official who is the chief representative of their country's government in another country, formally accredited to the host government.
   • An informal representative: A person who acts as a representative or promoter of a specified activity, quality, or feeling.

Usage

• The word "ambassador" is used to refer to a high-ranking diplomatic official residing in a foreign country.
• It is also used figuratively to describe someone who represents or promotes something, such as a brand, an idea, or a sentiment.
• It is a countable noun.

Examples

• As a diplomat:
  • The ambassador presented his credentials to the president.
  • She served as the British ambassador to France for five years.
• As an informal representative:
  • He was a great ambassador for the sport, always promoting its values.
  • As a brand ambassador, her role is to embody the company's image.

Advanced Usage

• "Ambassador-at-large": A diplomat with special duties who is not assigned to a specific country.
  • He was appointed ambassador-at-large to focus on human rights issues.
• "Ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary": The formal title for a resident ambassador, possessing full authority to represent their government.
  • The letter was addressed to Her Excellency, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary.

Variants and Related Words

• Ambassadorial (adj): Relating to an ambassador.
  • He handled the situation with great ambassadorial skill.
• Embassy (n): The official residence or offices of an ambassador.
  • The protest took place outside the American embassy.

Synonyms

• Envoy: A messenger or representative, especially on a diplomatic mission.
• Diplomat: An official representing a country abroad.
• Emissary: A person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative.

Related Phrases

• Goodwill ambassador: A person, often a celebrity, who acts as an unofficial representative to promote charitable causes or an organization's work.
  • The actress travels as a goodwill ambassador for the UN refugee agency.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an informal representative
   • an ambassador of good will
2. a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another

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