chargé d'affaires
Americannoun
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Also called chargé d'affaires ad interim. an official placed in charge of diplomatic business during the temporary absence of the ambassador or minister.
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an envoy to a state to which a diplomat of higher grade is not sent.
noun
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the temporary head of a diplomatic mission in the absence of the ambassador or minister
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the head of a diplomatic mission of the lowest level
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of chargé d'affaires
1760–70; < French: literally, one in charge of things
Example Sentences
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As Petro was traveling to Washington, Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s interim president, met with U.S. chargé d’affaires Laura Dogu to talk about the future.
From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026
Her new position as chargé d’affaires augments a career that includes senior roles in hostage recovery for the FBI and as ambassador to Nicaragua and Honduras during periods characterized by social and political volatility.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026
A U.S. diplomatic and security delegation led by chargé d’affaires John McNamara traveled to Venezuela on Friday to conduct logistical and technical evaluations for a possible reopening of the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026
Kennan, who was chargé d’affaires at the U.S.
From Slate • Dec. 23, 2024
In 1769, Sir James Gray returning to England, left Mr Harris behind him as chargé d’affaires.
From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 348 by Various
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