ambassador
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/æmˈbæsədər/
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/æmˈbæsədə/
related to an ambassador
Etymology
'ambassador' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'ambassadeur', where the stem referred to someone sent on a mission.
'ambassadeur' changed into Middle English 'ambassadour' and eventually became the modern English word 'ambassador'.
Initially, it meant 'one sent on a mission' or 'messenger'; over time it evolved into the modern meaning of 'an official representative (especially a diplomatic one)'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an official diplomatic representative sent by one sovereign state to another to represent its government and manage diplomatic relations.
The ambassador presented her credentials to the president.
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Noun 2
a person who represents or promotes an organization, product, or idea (e.g., a brand ambassador).
As a university ambassador, he gives campus tours to prospective students.
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