emissary
/ˈɛmɪs(ə)ri
/noun (plural emissaries)
A person sent as a diplomatic representative on a special mission.He sent his agents, emissaries to her with fabulous temptations but the virtuous 1ady rebuffed them, one and all....
- After the marriage date is set, the groom sends out emissaries to personally invite friends and relatives to the wedding.
- The British sent emissaries here to promote trade.
Synonyms
envoy, ambassador, diplomat, delegate, attaché, legate, consul, plenipotentiary, minister;
agent, representative, deputy, factor, proxy, surrogate, liaison, messenger, courier, herald
informal go-between
Roman Catholic Church nuncio
Origin
Early 17th century: from Latin emissarius 'scout, spy', from emittere 'send out' (see emit).