The envoy
Example: The envoy delivered an important message to the king.
Definition
"The envoy" refers to a representative or messenger sent by a government or organization to deliver a message or conduct negotiations, especially in diplomatic contexts. For example, "The envoy delivered an important message to the king."
Etymology
The word "envoy" originates from the Old French word 'envoyé,' meaning 'messenger' or 'one sent,' derived from the verb 'envoyer,' which means 'to send.' This traces back to the Latin 'inviare,' meaning 'to send in.' Did you know that envoys were crucial in pre-modern diplomacy, often risking much to deliver sensitive messages?
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"The envoy" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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