ambassador
/æm'bæsədə/
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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an informal representative
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an ambassador of good will
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a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
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