Synonyms for

Envoy

Verb / ˈenvɔɪ / / ˈɑ:nvɔɪ / Another word for envoy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a person who is sent by one government or organization to represent it in dealing with another government or organization

Synonyms & similar words

ministerplenipotentiary envoyextraordinary emissary envoi ambassador delegate representative emissary messenger diplomat spokesperson agent proxy liaison go-between mediator intermediary middleman broker interpreter facilitator negotiator arbiter peacemaker

Synonyms by register

Formal

representative delegate emissary ambassador

Informal

messenger go-between liaison

Literary

apostle herald

Antonyms

private individual stranger outsider nonentity commoner

Common collocations

  • special envoy
  • envoy extraordinary
  • envoy of peace
  • envoy to
  • envoy from
  • envoy arrived
  • envoy departed

Word family

noun envoy
verb envoy

Usage note

An envoy is typically a diplomatic representative. While it can sometimes refer to a messenger, this usage is less common and can sound formal or literary.

Example sentences

  1. The envoy delivered an important message from the king.
  2. The envoy was well-liked by both sides for his diplomatic skills.
  3. The envoy was appointed to negotiate a trade agreement between the two countries.
  4. The envoy's mission was to promote cultural exchange between the nations.
  5. The envoy presented a gift to the foreign minister as a sign of goodwill.

Quotes

  • The envoy of beauty, the fair-faced grace, has put on the garb of the night. - Rumi
  • The envoy of goodness is silent, and the messenger of love is full of speech. - Rumi
  • The envoy of cultural exchange brought with him a wealth of knowledge and understanding. - Unknown

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