emissary

/'emisəri/

Thân thiện

The emissary presents a sealed letter to the foreign king.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative: An emissary is someone who is sent to deliver a message or conduct negotiations on behalf of a government, leader, or organization.
   • A representative or agent: An emissary acts as an official envoy to represent the interests or policies of the sender.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The president sent a secret emissary to negotiate a peace treaty.
  • She acted as an emissary for the environmental group, meeting with lawmakers to discuss new policies.
  • The king's emissary delivered the terms of surrender to the opposing general.

Advanced Usage

• "unofficial emissary": A person who acts as a representative without formal or public authorization.

  • Although not a diplomat, the businessman served as an unofficial emissary, easing tensions between the two companies.

• "emissary of peace/goodwill": An envoy specifically sent to promote peaceful relations or friendly intentions.

  • The musician's tour was seen as an emissary of goodwill, fostering cultural understanding.

Variants and Related Words

• Emissaries (n): Plural form of emissary.

  • Several emissaries from different nations attended the summit.

• Legate (n): An official emissary, especially one representing the Pope.

  • The papal legate conveyed the Vatican's message.

• Envoy (n): A messenger or representative, often on a diplomatic mission. (A close synonym).

  • A special envoy was appointed to handle the crisis.

Synonyms

• Envoy: A diplomatic agent.
• Ambassador: A high-ranking diplomat representing a state.
• Delegate: A person sent to represent others, especially at a conference.
• Courier: A messenger who transports information or documents.

Related Phrases

• To serve as an emissary: To act in the role of a representative.

  • He agreed to serve as an emissary between the warring factions.

• Emissary mission: The specific task or assignment given to an emissary.

  • The emissary's mission was to secure the release of the prisoners.

Related Idioms

• An emissary of doom/gloom: A person who consistently brings bad news or predicts negative outcomes. (This is a figurative use).
  • After his pessimistic report, the analyst was jokingly called an emissary of gloom.

Học thuật

Noun

1. someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else

Từ đồng nghĩa

• envoy