embassador
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Definition
- Noun:
- A diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another: An "embassador" is an official envoy, especially one representing the head of state. This term is an archaic or less common spelling of "ambassador."
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The king sent his most trusted embassador to negotiate the treaty. (The king sent his most trusted ambassador to negotiate the treaty.)
- She served as the British embassador to France for a decade. (She served as the British ambassador to France for a decade.)
Advanced Usage
- "Embassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary": A formal, full title for an ambassador with full authority to represent their government.
- He was appointed embassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to the United Nations.
Variants and Related Words
Ambassador (n): The standard modern spelling and most common form of the word.
- The ambassador presented his credentials to the president.
Embassage (n, archaic): A message or mission conducted by an ambassador; an embassy.
- Embassy (n): The official residence or offices of an ambassador and their staff.
Synonyms
- Envoy: A messenger or representative, typically on a specific mission.
- Diplomat: A person appointed to conduct official negotiations and maintain relations between nations.
- Plenipotentiary: A person, especially a diplomat, invested with full independent power to transact business.
Related Phrases
- "Ambassador-at-large": A diplomat with special duties who is not assigned to a specific country.
- The Secretary of State appointed her as an ambassador-at-large for human rights.
Related Idioms
- "Ambassador of goodwill": Someone who acts to promote friendly relations.
- The retired athlete often travels as an ambassador of goodwill for various charities.
Noun
- a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another