Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

special-envoy

noun

/ˈspɛʃ(ə)l ˈɪnvɔɪ/

Definition

A special envoy is a person appointed by a government or organization to represent them in diplomatic negotiations or discussions on a particular issue.

Examples

The government appointed a special envoy to address the humanitarian crisis.
As a special envoy, she traveled to negotiate peace talks between the conflicting parties.
The special envoy reported back to the president on the progress of the negotiations.

Meaning

The term refers to a diplomat assigned to handle specific matters of importance, often involving sensitive or urgent issues that require a focused effort.