envoy
Pronunciation
  • (America) IPA: /ˈɛn.vɔɪ/, /ˈɑn.vɔɪ/
  • (British) IPA: /ˈɛn.vɔɪ/
Noun

envoy (plural envoys)

  1. (law) a diplomatic agent of the second rank, next in status after an ambassador.
  2. a representative.
  3. a diplomat.
  4. a messenger.
  5. (poetry) Alternative spelling of envoi#English|envoi: a short stanza at the end of a poem
Synonyms
  • (diplomatic agent of second rank) envoy extraordinary, minister plenipotentiary
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