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ambassador

am·bas·sa·dor

ambassador

 
 
pronunciation:
aem bae s dr
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a person who is sent by the government of one country to be its official representative in another country.
The Japanese ambassador to the United States met with the President in the White House.
synonyms:
diplomat
similar words:
minister
definition 2: a person who is chosen to represent his or her nation in an international organization.
She served as our ambassador at the United Nations.
synonyms:
diplomat, representative
similar words:
minister
definition 3: anyone who is sent as a representative or messenger.
A group of writers and artists were sent to Korea as cultural ambassadors.
synonyms:
agent, delegate, representative
similar words:
minister, official
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derivations: ambassadorial (adj.), ambassadorially (adv.), ambassadorship (n.)
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