envoy
1a diplomatic agent.
any accredited messenger or representative.
Also called en·voy ex·tra·or·di·nar·y [en-voi ik-strawr-dn-er-ee, ek-struh-awr-, ahn-voi], /ˈɛn vɔɪ ɪkˈstrɔr dnˌɛr i, ˌɛk strəˈɔr-, ˈɑn vɔɪ/, minister plenipotentiary . a diplomatic agent of the second rank, next in status after an ambassador.
Origin of envoy
1Other words for envoy
Other definitions for envoy (2 of 2)
or en·voi
a short stanza concluding a poem in certain archaic metrical forms, as a ballade, and serving as a dedication, or a similar postscript to a prose composition.
Origin of envoy
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How to use envoy in a sentence
Because of this, the peacekeeping forces have been blocking Muslims from leaving on envoys out of the country.
One can imagine that patience with the British envoys was in particularly short supply.
British Officials Portrayed Reagan as a “Bozo” | Nico Hines, Ben Jacobs | April 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe often proved “more adept at the arts of diplomacy that then polished and gold-braided envoys of Europe.”
Most consulates and NGO offices were closed months ago and few envoys visit the city now even on day trips.
American Teacher Ronnie Smith Shot Dead In Libya By Gunmen | Jamie Dettmer | December 5, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTIn 2011, Ireland closed their embassy to the Holy See entirely, and rely on visiting envoys to keep up diplomatic ties.
Edward's envoys, at last despatched on December 8, were still in very good time.
King Robert the Bruce | A. F. MurisonSecondly, Randolph prayed for safe conducts for Bruce's envoys, presently to be sent to procure reconciliation with the Church.
King Robert the Bruce | A. F. MurisonHe presently confirmed the thirteen years' truce (February 15), and appointed envoys to treat for final peace (March 4).
King Robert the Bruce | A. F. MurisonHis envoys had proposed to refer the knotty point to the decision of His Holiness; but 'this they absolutely declined.'
King Robert the Bruce | A. F. MurisonSome few of the citizens were against breaking the treaty;Treacherous attempt on the lives of the Roman envoys.
The Histories of Polybius, Vol. II (of 2) | Polybius
British Dictionary definitions for envoy (1 of 2)
/ (ˈɛnvɔɪ) /
Formal name: envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary a diplomat of the second class, ranking between an ambassador and a minister resident
an accredited messenger, agent, or representative
Origin of envoy
1Derived forms of envoy
- envoyship, noun
British Dictionary definitions for envoy (2 of 2)
envoi
/ (ˈɛnvɔɪ) /
a brief dedicatory or explanatory stanza concluding certain forms of poetry, notably ballades
a postscript in other forms of verse or prose
Origin of envoy
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