ambassadors
Noun
ambassador [am-bas-uh-der]
- an official representative of a country's government who is sent to another country, especially a foreign diplomat ranking below an ambassador.
- a person who acts as a representative or promoter of a specified activity.
Collins Dictionary
In the Collins Dictionary, "ambassador" is defined as:
1. An ambassador is an important official who lives in a foreign country and represents his or her own country's interests there.
2. Someone who is ambassador for a particular activity or organization represents it publicly and tries to encourage others to get involved in it.
Oxford English Dictionary
The Oxford English Dictionary defines "ambassador" as:
1. A diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country.
2. A person who acts as a representative or promoter of a specified activity.
Adjective
ambassador [am-bas-uh-der]
- representing or acting as an ambassador.
Word Expansion
ambassadorial, ambassadorship
Synonyms
diplomat, emissary, envoy, representative
Antonyms
enemy, foe, antagonist
Examples
- The ambassador presented his credentials to the president.
- She serves as the ambassador of goodwill between the two countries.
- The company appointed him as their brand ambassador.
- The ambassador held a meeting with his counterparts to discuss trade agreements.
- He was a trusted ambassador, skilled in negotiation.
- Our ambassador to the United Nations addressed the Security Council.
- She is a cultural ambassador, promoting art and music worldwide.
- The ambassadorial residence is located in an elegant part of the city.
- The ambassadorship requires diplomatic skills and knowledge of international relations.
- The ambassador faced criticism for his controversial remarks.
- The ambassador successfully negotiated a peace treaty between the two nations.
- He was appointed ambassador to France.
- The ambassador is responsible for maintaining diplomatic relations.
- The ambassador's role involves representing the interests of their home country.
- The ambassador expressed concern over the escalating conflict.
- She acted as an ambassador for the charity, raising awareness and funds.
- The ambassador played a key role in fostering economic cooperation.
- The ambassador conveyed the government's position on the matter.
- He was greeted by the British ambassador upon his arrival.
- The ambassador's speech emphasized the importance of international cooperation.