ENVOY


Meaning of ENVOY in English

[ 'ɛnvɔɪ ]

■ noun

1》 a messenger or representative, especially one on a diplomatic mission.

2》 (also ~ extraordinary ) a minister plenipotentiary, ranking below ambassador and above chargé d'affaires.

Origin

C17: from Fr. ~é , past participle of ~er 'send'.

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