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Pronunciation / Transliteration: shǐzhě
"特使被派往邻国进行会谈。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A diplomatic agent accredited to a foreign government as a representative of their sovereign or state.
"The president dispatched a special envoy to negotiate peace terms." - 2
A messenger or representative sent on a specific errand or mission.
"She acted as an envoy of goodwill between the corporate board and the striking unions."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old French noun 'envvoi' (sending, message), from the verb 'enoyer' (to send), based on Latin 'inviare' (to send on the way, from in- 'in' + via 'way'). It entered the English language in the late 15th century initially meaning a short concluding stanza of a poem, later broadening to designate a diplomatic messenger or representative.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Envoy" is said worldwide
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envoyé
Transliteration: /ɑ̃.vwa.je/
"L'envoyé spécial est arrivé ce matin pour négocier."
Gesandter
Transliteration: /ɡəˈzandɐ/
"Der Gesandte überbrachte eine wichtige Nachricht."
inviato
Transliteration: /in.vjaˈto/
"L'inviato speciale ha incontrato i ministri."
enviado
Transliteration: /emˈbja.do/
"El enviado especial viajó para resolver el conflicto."
enviado
Transliteration: /ẽ.viˈa.du/
"O enviado diplomático apresentou a proposta."
दूत
Transliteration: doot
"राजा ने शांति समझौते के लिए एक दूत भेजा।"
使者
Transliteration: shǐzhě
"特使被派往邻国进行会谈。"
특사
Transliteration: teuksa
"정부는 평화 협정을 위해 특사를 파견했다."
特使
Transliteration: tokushi
"政府は和平交渉のために特使を派遣した。"
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