Meaning & Definition of word "Emissary"

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    Emissary

    /ˈɛmɪˌsɛri/

    noun:

    • 1. A person sent on a special mission, often as a representative of another.
      • Example: The king sent his emissary to negotiate a peace treaty with the neighboring kingdom.
    • 2. An agent or representative of a person or organization.
      • Example: As an emissary of the organization, she was tasked with spreading their message to the local communities.
    • 3. A person acting as a go-between or intermediary.
      • Example: The diplomat acted as an emissary during the tense negotiations between the two countries.
    • 4. One who is sent on a mission, especially a diplomatic mission.
      • Example: The United Nations appointed an emissary to facilitate discussions between the conflicting parties.

    Etymology

    Rooted in the Latin word 'emissarius', from 'emittere' meaning 'to send out'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    emissary of peace:

    A representative sent to establish or promote peace.

    secret emissary:

    A covert or undercover agent sent on a mission.

    government emissary:

    An official representative sent by a government.

    Related Words

    delegate:

    A person appointed to act on behalf of others.

    envoy:

    A person sent as a political representative on a diplomatic mission.

    agent:

    A person who acts on behalf of another, typically in business or legal matters.

    Slang Meanings of emissary

    Meaning: Go-between

    Example Sentence: He's just a go-between for the two companies.

    Meaning: Messenger

    Example Sentence: She acts like the messenger, delivering updates between the teams.