envoy

[ en-voi, ahn- ]

/ ˈɛn vɔɪ, ˈɑn- /

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noun

a diplomatic agent.

any accredited messenger or representative.

Also called envoy extraordinary, minister plenipotentiary. a diplomatic agent of the second rank, next in status after an ambassador.

Origin of envoy

1635–45; <French envoyé envoy, noun use of past participle of envoyer to send <Vulgar Latin *inviāre, presumably originally to be on a journey, verbal derivative of Latin in viā on one's way, en route

SYNONYMS FOR envoy

1, 2 delegate, emissary, deputy.

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Words nearby envoy

environmental resistance, environmental science, environs, envisage, envision, envoy, envy, enweave, enwheel, enwind, enwomb

Definition for envoy (2 of 2)

envoy²

or en·voi

[ en-voi, ahn- ]

/ ˈɛn vɔɪ, ˈɑn- /

noun

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

1350–1400; Middle English envoye<Old French, derivative of envoyer to send; see envoy¹

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Example sentences from the Web for envoy

Egypt expelled the Turkish ambassador last year, prompting Ankara to declare the Egyptian envoy in Turkey persona non grata.
Turkey Takes in ‘Terrorists’ from the Muslim Brotherhood|Thomas Seibert|September 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A Russian envoy reportedly played a role persuading the rebels in Slovyansk to let them go.
Carnage in Ukraine: Dozens of Pro-Russia Activists Die in Odessa|Jamie Dettmer|May 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And, oh, by the way, they only speak to the dealer, United Nations envoy Lakhdar Brahimi, not to each other.
The Penny-Ante Syria Talks|Christopher Dickey|January 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Former Senator and U.S. Envoy George Mitchell joins other top Washington players to deconstruct the shutdown crisis.
The Hero Summit Agenda 2013||September 20, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Since then, Ford has served as the envoy in exile to the fractious Syrian opposition.
Robert Ford: Troubleshooter|Christopher Dickey|August 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The Maid had by her first triumph given the "sign" so oft demanded of her that she was truly the envoy of God.
The Executioner's Knife|Eugne Sue
But evidently the envoy had something to add, for he waited.
Quo Vadis|Henryk Sienkiewicz
But to attribute to Chaucer the fourth line of the Envoy seems hazardous.
Chaucer's Works, Volume 1 (of 7) -- Romaunt of the Rose; Minor Poems|Geoffrey Chaucer
The young man laughed, and would come down to Sloane street with another story of his success as an envoy of the distant king.
Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science|Various
The Envoy was very displeased at having to leave the Circuit House.
Life in an Indian Outpost|Gordon Casserly

British Dictionary definitions for envoy (1 of 2)

envoy¹

/ (ˈɛnvɔɪ) /

noun

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

Derived forms of envoy

envoyship, noun

Word Origin for envoy

C17: from French envoyé, literally: sent, from envoyer to send, from Vulgar Latin inviāre (unattested) to send on a journey, from in- ² + via road

British Dictionary definitions for envoy (2 of 2)

envoy²

envoi

/ (ˈɛnvɔɪ) /

noun

a brief dedicatory or explanatory stanza concluding certain forms of poetry, notably ballades

a postscript in other forms of verse or prose

Word Origin for envoy

C14: from Old French envoye, from envoyer to send; see envoy 1

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单词	envoy
释义	envoy ¹ [ en-voi, ahn- ] / ˈɛn vɔɪ, ˈɑn- / SEE SYNONYMS FOR envoy ON THESAURUS.COM noun a diplomatic agent. any accredited messenger or representative. Also called envoy extraordinary, minister plenipotentiary. a diplomatic agent of the second rank, next in status after an ambassador. Origin of envoy ¹ 1635–45; <French envoyé envoy, noun use of past participle of envoyer to send <Vulgar Latin *inviāre, presumably originally to be on a journey, verbal derivative of Latin in viā on one's way, en route SYNONYMS FOR envoy 1, 2 delegate, emissary, deputy. SEE SYNONYMS FOR envoy ON THESAURUS.COM Words nearby envoy environmental resistance, environmental science, environs, envisage, envision, envoy, envy, enweave, enwheel, enwind, enwomb Definition for envoy (2 of 2) envoy² or en·voi [ en-voi, ahn- ] / ˈɛn vɔɪ, ˈɑn- / noun 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 ² 1350–1400; Middle English envoye<Old French, derivative of envoyer to send; see envoy¹ Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for envoy Egypt expelled the Turkish ambassador last year, prompting Ankara to declare the Egyptian envoy in Turkey persona non grata. Turkey Takes in ‘Terrorists’ from the Muslim Brotherhood\|Thomas Seibert\|September 19, 2014\|DAILY BEAST A Russian envoy reportedly played a role persuading the rebels in Slovyansk to let them go. Carnage in Ukraine: Dozens of Pro-Russia Activists Die in Odessa\|Jamie Dettmer\|May 3, 2014\|DAILY BEAST And, oh, by the way, they only speak to the dealer, United Nations envoy Lakhdar Brahimi, not to each other. The Penny-Ante Syria Talks\|Christopher Dickey\|January 27, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Former Senator and U.S. Envoy George Mitchell joins other top Washington players to deconstruct the shutdown crisis. The Hero Summit Agenda 2013\|\|September 20, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Since then, Ford has served as the envoy in exile to the fractious Syrian opposition. Robert Ford: Troubleshooter\|Christopher Dickey\|August 6, 2013\|DAILY BEAST The Maid had by her first triumph given the "sign" so oft demanded of her that she was truly the envoy of God. The Executioner's Knife\|Eugne Sue But evidently the envoy had something to add, for he waited. Quo Vadis\|Henryk Sienkiewicz But to attribute to Chaucer the fourth line of the Envoy seems hazardous. Chaucer's Works, Volume 1 (of 7) -- Romaunt of the Rose; Minor Poems\|Geoffrey Chaucer The young man laughed, and would come down to Sloane street with another story of his success as an envoy of the distant king. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science\|Various The Envoy was very displeased at having to leave the Circuit House. Life in an Indian Outpost\|Gordon Casserly British Dictionary definitions for envoy (1 of 2) envoy¹ / (ˈɛnvɔɪ) / noun 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 Derived forms of envoy envoyship, noun Word Origin for envoy C17: from French envoyé, literally: sent, from envoyer to send, from Vulgar Latin inviāre (unattested) to send on a journey, from in- ² + via road British Dictionary definitions for envoy (2 of 2) envoy² envoi / (ˈɛnvɔɪ) / noun a brief dedicatory or explanatory stanza concluding certain forms of poetry, notably ballades a postscript in other forms of verse or prose Word Origin for envoy C14: from Old French envoye, from envoyer to send; see envoy 1 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to envoy diplomat, emissary, delegate, representative, minister, ambassador, vicar, medium, bearer, courier, plenipotentiary, consul, agent, carrier, messenger, legate, intermediary, internuncio, nuncio, attaché
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envoy

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or en·voi

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noun

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envoi

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