ambassador

noun

A diplomat of the highest rank sent to a foreign court to represent there their sovereign or country. (Sometimes called ambassador-in-residence)

An official messenger and representative.

A corporate representative, often the public face of the company.

(sports) A player who is an excellent role-model and who upholds the integrity of the game and thereby contributes to the sport's popularity and growth.

Roots

ambactusambassad- · Gaulish · servant, vassal -or-or · Latin · agent

Synonyms for ambassador

ambassadressn envoyn diplomatn diplomatistn internuncion emissaryn consuln nuncion diplomaticadj plenipotentiaryn legaten representativen deputyn ministern

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