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envoy

/ˈɛn.vɔɪ/

Meanings
  • noun

    A person sent on a mission, especially as a diplomat or representative.

    - "The envoy presented his credentials to the ambassador."
    - "The envoy's job was to establish diplomatic relations with the neighboring country."
  • noun

    A messenger or representative.

    - "The envoy delivered the letter to the king."
    - "The envoy acted as a liaison between the two parties."

Synonyms

envoy extraordinary , minister plenipotentiary
Rhymes
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voi , joie , bois , noise , toys , oats , goes , rose
Variants
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envoy , envoy extraordinary , envoys , envoi , envois
Etymology
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From Old French 'envoi', meaning 'sending off'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary' refers to a diplomat who is sent to represent their country with full powers.

  2. In the context of poetry, an 'envoy' is often written in a different style or meter than the rest of the poem.


Related Concepts
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  1. Ambassador: An envoy who represents their country permanently in a foreign country.

  2. Messenger: A person who delivers messages, documents, or parcels.

  3. Diplomacy: The practice of conducting negotiations and maintaining relations between nations.


Culture
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In literature, the term 'envoy' can also refer to a poem or a stanza that concludes a sequence or a collection of poems. In this context, it often includes a final message or a dedication.

How to Memorize "envoy"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person dressed in formal attire, carrying a briefcase or a pouch, and walking towards a foreign embassy.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'envoy' with the words 'diplomacy', 'representation', and 'messenger'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Every Nobleman Valiantly Yields' to remember the definition of 'envoy' as 'Every Nobleman is a Valiant Yielder - a representative or messenger'.


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