plenipotentiary — a person, especially a diplomat, invested with the full power of independent action on behalf of their government
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person, especially a diplomat, invested with the full power of independent action on behalf of their government
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌplenɪpəˈtenʃiˌeri/
Korean meaning: 전권대사, 전권위원 (정부를 대표하여 독립적으로 행동할 수 있는 완전한 권한을 가진 외교관)
Korean pronunciation: 플레니포**텐**셔리
Example Sentences
- The king sent his plenipotentiary to negotiate peace, hoping he wouldn't accidentally start another war instead.
- As a plenipotentiary, she had the authority to make decisions that could change the course of history.
- The CEO gave his assistant plenipotentiary powers over the office snack budget, which turned out to be a grave mistake.
plenipotentiary
NOUN//ˌplenɪpəˈtenʃiˌeri//
a person, especially a diplomat, invested with the full power of independent action on behalf of their government
a person, especially a diplomat, invested with the full power of independent action on behalf of their government
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '완전한 권력'이라는 의미를 담고 있습니다. 중세 시대 교황이 특별한 사절에게 완전한 권한을 부여할 때 사용되던 용어에서 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The king sent his plenipotentiary to negotiate peace, hoping he wouldn't accidentally start another war instead.”
“As a plenipotentiary, she had the authority to make decisions that could change the course of history.”
“The CEO gave his assistant plenipotentiary powers over the office snack budget, which turned out to be a grave mistake.”
“The plenipotentiary arrived with a briefcase full of treaties and a head full of diplomatic strategies.”
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