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Meaning of envoy
A person sent as a representative of a government or organization to another country or to a conference.
Etymology of envoy
The word "envoy" comes from the Old French word "envoyer," which means "to send," and is derived from the Latin words "in" (meaning "in" or "on") and "via" (meaning "way" or "road"), with the suffix "-er" or "-oyer" added to form the verb, and later the noun "envoy"
Historically, the term has been used in diplomacy and international relations to refer to high-ranking officials or special representatives sent to negotiate or communicate on behalf of a government or organization
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- A person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular an ambassador or messenger
- * A special messenger or representative, especially one sent to a conference or to a country as a diplomatic representative
Usage Examples
- The president appointed a special envoy to negotiate a peace treaty with the neighboring country
- * The company sent an envoy to the conference to represent their interests and promote their products