envoy — a messenger, especially one on a diplomatic mission
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a messenger, especially one on a diplomatic mission
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈenvɔɪ/
Example Sentences
- The UN envoy arrived with a briefcase full of chocolate instead of documents.
- As a cultural envoy, she introduced K-pop to the world.
- The king's envoy got lost and accidentally delivered the peace treaty to a pizza shop.
envoy
NOUN[/ˈenvɔɪ/]
a messenger, especially one on a diplomatic mission
The envoy delivers the king's sealed letter to the rival court with a deep bow.
En-voy checks in - diplomatic messenger on official mission!
The envoy leaves his convoy for what seems real, but it's just a decoy.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'envoyé', the past participle of 'envoyer' meaning 'to send', which derives from Latin 'in-' (in) and 'via' (way/road). The word entered English in the 15th century to describe someone sent on a mission.
Breakdown
en- (in) + voy (way/road, from Latin via) + -é (past participle) = envoyé (one sent on the way) = envoy
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📝Examples
“The UN envoy arrived with a briefcase full of chocolate instead of documents.”
“As a cultural envoy, she introduced K-pop to the world.”
“The king's envoy got lost and accidentally delivered the peace treaty to a pizza shop.”
“The climate envoy emphasized the urgent need for global cooperation.”
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