Der Botschafter
Example: Der Botschafter traf den König im Schloss gestern.
Definition
"Der Botschafter" is a noun referring to an official representative sent by a country to another, typically residing in the host country to manage diplomatic relations. For example, "Der Botschafter traf den König im Schloss gestern" means the ambassador met the king at the castle yesterday.
Etymology
The word "der Botschafter" comes from the German root "Bote," meaning messenger, combined with the agent suffix "-schafter," indicating a person who performs an action. Originally, it referred to a messenger sent to deliver important information, evolving to mean an official diplomatic envoy.
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