Synonyms of emissary

emissary

noun

ˈe-mə-ˌser-ē 

1

as in ambassador

a person sent on a mission to represent another

most of the industrialized nations of the world sent emissaries to the conference on global warming

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ambassador
• envoy
• representative
• delegate
• minister
• agent
• diplomat
• legate
• consul
• attaché
• missionary
• deputy
• proxy
• messenger
• spokesperson
• apostle
• nuncio
• procurator
• foreign minister
• legation
• ambassadress
• evangelist
• deputation
• courier
• chargé d'affaires
• mouthpiece
• detachment

2

as in spy

a person who tries secretly to obtain information for one country in the territory of another usually unfriendly country

the embassy's staff likely contains at least one emissary who reports to the home country's chief of intelligence

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spy
• agent
• operative
• mole
• undercover agent
• undercover
• secret agent
• informer
• asset
• spook
• intelligencer
• courier
• sleeper
• spymaster
• double agent
• infiltrator
• counterspy
• stool pigeon
• superspy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of emissary

Now, her portrayal of Zosia, the hive mind emissary sent to cajole Rhea Seehorn’s Carol into joining the world’s collective consciousness in Vince Gilligan’s Apple TV sci-fi tale of a happiness apocalypse, has stirred up Emmy buzz. — Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 31 May 2026

In 2021, Biden emissaries turned to the Roman Catholic Church for help, former Biden-era officials told USA TODAY. — Rick Jervis, USA Today, 13 May 2026

Expect emissaries from the ever-changing world of media. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026

Bini — already stadium-sized superstars in Asia — is the latest emissary in Coachella’s reach for new sounds from around the globe. — Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026

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