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a
: a minister plenipotentiary accredited to a foreign government who ranks between an ambassador and a minister resident
called also envoy extraordinary
b
: a person delegated to represent one government in its dealings with another
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Examples of envoy in a Sentence
the president sent the secretary of state as his personal envoy to gain the support of the country's allies
one of the hostage takers was chosen as the group's envoy for all dealings with the authorities
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
The Quartet comprised the United Nations, the European Union, Russia and the United States, and appointed Blair as its envoy in 2007 with the goal of helping to develop the Palestinian economy and institutions.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
For many countries, such as Kenya and Lesotho, the deal has been a cornerstone of trade with the US, and envoys from across the continent have traveled to Washington in recent weeks to lobby for AGOA’s extension.
—Preeti Jha, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Adams reportedly met with White House special envoy Steve Witkoff earlier this month to discuss a role in the administration, though at the time vowed to stay in the mayoral race.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 29 Sep. 2025
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
The Quartet comprised the United Nations, the European Union, Russia and the United States, and appointed Blair as its envoy in 2007 with the goal of helping to develop the Palestinian economy and institutions.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
For many countries, such as Kenya and Lesotho, the deal has been a cornerstone of trade with the US, and envoys from across the continent have traveled to Washington in recent weeks to lobby for AGOA’s extension.
—Preeti Jha, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Adams reportedly met with White House special envoy Steve Witkoff earlier this month to discuss a role in the administration, though at the time vowed to stay in the mayoral race.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 29 Sep. 2025
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“Envoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/envoy. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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: a diplomatic representative who ranks between an ambassador and a minister
b
: a representative sent by one government to another
ambassadors and other envoys
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