envoy

/in'viʤn/
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envoy

The envoy delivered the sealed letter to the foreign minister.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A diplomat having less authority than an ambassador: An official representative sent by a government to conduct diplomacy in another country, ranking below an ambassador.
    • Someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else: A person dispatched with a specific message or to perform a specific task on behalf of another person or organization.
    • A brief stanza concluding certain forms of poetry: A short final stanza in certain poetic forms, such as a ballade, often serving as a dedication or summary.
Examples of Usage
  • As a diplomat:
    • The envoy was sent to negotiate a trade agreement.
    • He served as a special envoy to the peace talks.
  • As a messenger or representative:
    • The CEO sent her personal envoy to deliver the confidential proposal.
    • They acted as envoys for the charitable foundation.
  • In poetry:
    • The poet added an envoy to address his patron directly.
Advanced Usage
  • "Special envoy": A representative appointed for a specific, often temporary, diplomatic mission.
    • The Secretary-General appointed a special envoy to mediate the conflict.
  • "Peace envoy": A diplomat specifically tasked with facilitating peace negotiations.
    • The arrival of the peace envoy brought new hope to the region.
Variants and Related Words
  • Envoyship (n, rare): The office or position of an envoy.
  • Envoi (n): An alternative spelling, primarily used for the poetic term.
Synonyms
  • Diplomatic sense: Diplomat, emissary, legate, minister, delegate.
  • Messenger sense: Emissary, messenger, representative, agent, courier.
Related Phrases
  • To act as an envoy for: To serve as a representative for.
    • She agreed to act as an envoy for the community's concerns.
  • Envoy extraordinary: A formal title for a diplomat on a special mission.
Related Idioms
  • "To send an envoy": To dispatch a formal representative, implying an official or important mission.
    • The king decided to send an envoy to avoid a direct confrontation.
envoy

The envoy delivered the sealed letter to the foreign minister.

Noun
  1. a brief stanza concluding certain forms of poetry
  2. someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else
  3. a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador

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