emissary

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \ˈe-mə-ˌser-ē, -ˌse-rē\
- /ˈem.ɪ.sər.i/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ˈe-mə-ˌser-ē, -ˌse-rē\

Definitions of emissary word

noun emissary A person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative. 1
noun emissary envoy, ambassador 1
countable noun emissary An emissary is a representative sent by one government or leader to another. 0
noun emissary an agent or messenger sent on a mission, esp one who represents a government or head of state 0
noun emissary (as modifier) 0
noun emissary an agent sent on a secret mission, as a spy 0

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Parts of speech for Emissary

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emissary popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for emissary

noun emissary

representative — a person or thing that represents another or others.
ambassador — An ambassador is an important official who lives in a foreign country and represents his or her own country's interests there.
messenger — a person who carries a message or goes on an errand for another, especially as a matter of duty or business.
agent — A chemical that has a particular effect or is used for a particular purpose can be referred to as a particular kind of agent.
delegate — A delegate is a person who is chosen to vote or make decisions on behalf of a group of other people, especially at a conference or a meeting.

All 20 Synonyms of emissary