Ambasador (en. Ambassador)

/am-ba-sa-dor/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An official representative of a country assigned to a foreign country.
The ambassador of the Philippines to America gave a speech at a consulate.
Ang ambasador ng Pilipinas sa Amerika ay nagbigay ng talumpati sa isang konsulado.
Works to promote the interests of his country and its citizens in another country.
His job as an ambassador is vital in maintaining good relations with other nations.
Ang kanyang trabaho bilang ambasador ay mahalaga sa pagpapanatili ng magandang relasyon sa ibang bayan.

Etymology

from the Spanish word 'embajador', meaning representative or spokesperson of a country.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ambassador of peace
A term for someone who works to promote peace on a global scale.
ambasador ng kapayapaan

Related Words

embassy
The office or building where an ambassador and his staff are based.
embahada

Slang Meanings

A person with a national mission in another country, but often refers to those who like to pretend or act social.
You think who they are, they’re an ambassador of social life, but they don’t even know how to mingle with people.
Akala mo sino, ambasador siya ng sosyal na buhay, pero hindi naman marunong makihalubilo sa mga tao.
A pseudonym or nickname for someone with a high social status but not really involved in official business.
Oh my, Mike is said to be an ambassador for their company just because of the number of selfies he takes at events.
Diyos ko, si Mike nga, ambasssador na daw siya sa kanilang kumpanya kasi sa dami ng selfies niya sa mga events.