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/
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 king's emissary rides through enemy gates carrying a sealed peace letter.
He missed Harry - the emissary's mission gone awry!
The emissary brings what's necessary, even to an adversary!
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🎤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).
Breakdown
e- (out) + mitt (send) + -ary (one who, relating to) = emissary
🎵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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