Meaning & use

ambassador

noun·Academic

A diplomat sent by one country to represent it officially in another country.

See it in a sentence

The new ambassador presented her credentials to the president last week.

As a brand ambassador, she promotes the company's products on social media.

A note on using this word

Beyond diplomacy, ambassador is widely used for anyone who represents an organization or cause, as in 'brand ambassador' or 'goodwill ambassador.'

Words with a similar meaning

diplomatenvoy

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