emissary — a person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈeməseri/
Korean meaning: 특별한 임무를 띠고 파견된 사람, 특사, 사절
Korean pronunciation: **에**머서리
Example Sentences
- The alien emissary arrived with a message of peace, though his three heads made the handshake quite awkward.
- The company's emissary to the annual conference was tasked with securing new partnerships.
- As an emissary of goodwill, she brought cookies to apologize for her neighbor's loud karaoke parties.
emissary
NOUN//ˈeməseri//
a person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative
The royal emissary delivers an urgent diplomatic message to the king
He missed Harry - the emissary's mission gone awry!
The emissary brings what's necessary, even to an adversary!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'emissarius' meaning 'one sent out' or 'agent,' derived from the verb 'emittere' (to send out), which combines 'ex-' (out) and 'mittere' (to send).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The alien emissary arrived with a message of peace, though his three heads made the handshake quite awkward.”
“The company's emissary to the annual conference was tasked with securing new partnerships.”
“As an emissary of goodwill, she brought cookies to apologize for her neighbor's loud karaoke parties.”
“The medieval king sent his most trusted emissary to negotiate the terms of surrender.”
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