Envoy — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈen-ˌvȯi/ en·voy

Meaning & Definition of Envoy

Envoy (noun)

  1. a minister plenipotentiary accredited to a foreign government who ranks between an ambassador and a minister resident —called also envoy extraordinary
  2. a person delegated to represent one government in its dealings with another
  3. messenger, representative

Envoy (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person sent on a mission to represent another

    "the president sent the secretary of state as his personal envoy to gain the support of the country's allies"

    similar: agent, ambassador, delegate, emissary, legate, minister, representative
    related: ambassadress, attaché, chargé d'affaires, consul, deputy, diplomat, foreign minister, nuncio, procurator, proxy, apostle, evangelist, missionary, deputation, detachment, legation, courier, messenger, mouthpiece, spokesperson

  2. a person who acts or does business for another

    "one of the students was chosen as the club's envoy in meetings with the principal"

    similar: agent, assignee, attorney, commissary, delegate, deputy, factor, minister, procurator, proxy, rep, representative
    related: ambassador, diplomat, diplomatist, emissary, foreign minister, legate, plenipotentiary, alternate, backup, pinch hitter, relief, replacement, stand-in, sub, substitute, surrogate, understudy, informer, operative, spy, broker, distributor, manager, arbiter, arbitrator, comprador, conciliator, go-between, intercessor, intermediary, interposer, liaison, mediator, middleman, peacemaker, mouthpiece, point man, point person, prophet, speaker, spokesman, spokesperson

Related Entry: Envoi (noun)

Envoi is a different word from Envoy. The synonyms below are for envoi, not for envoy.

  1. as in postscript

    similar: postscript, epilogue, aftermath, cessation, close, closing, conclusion, end, finale, finish, stop, termination
    opposite: exordium, foreword, intro, introduction, preamble, preface, prelude, proem, prologue, prolusion, beginning, commencement, initiation, opening, origin, origination, outset, start

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Envoy

The most common words with a similar meaning to Envoy:

agent, ambassador, delegate, emissary, legate, minister, representative, assignee, attorney, commissary, deputy, factor, procurator, proxy, rep

Related Words for Envoy

ambassadress, attaché, chargé d'affaires, consul, diplomat, foreign minister, nuncio, apostle, evangelist, missionary, deputation, detachment, legation, courier, messenger, mouthpiece, spokesperson, diplomatist, plenipotentiary, alternate, backup, pinch hitter, relief, replacement, stand-in, sub, substitute, surrogate, understudy, informer

Origin & Etymology of Envoy

French envoyé, from past participle of envoyer to send, from Old French enveier

First known use: 1653

Frequently Asked Questions about Envoy

What does "Envoy" mean?

"Envoy" means a minister plenipotentiary accredited to a foreign government who ranks between an ambassador and a minister resident —called also envoy extraordinary. As a noun, it is defined as: a minister plenipotentiary accredited to a foreign government who ranks between an ambassador and a minister resident —called also envoy extraordinary. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Envoy"?

Other words for "Envoy" include agent, ambassador, delegate, emissary, legate, minister, representative and assignee. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Envoy" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Envoy"?

There are 67 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Envoy". Common alternatives include agent, ambassador, delegate, emissary, legate, minister, representative, assignee, attorney and commissary.

How do you use "Envoy" in a sentence?

Examples of "Envoy" in a sentence: "the president sent the secretary of state as his personal envoy to gain the support of the country's allies"; "one of the students was chosen as the club's envoy in meetings with the principal".

Is "Envoy" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Envoy" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Envoy"?

"Envoy" is pronounced /ˈen-ˌvȯi/ and divided into syllables as en·voy.

What is the origin of the word "Envoy"?

"Envoy" comes from French envoyé, from past participle of envoyer to send, from Old French enveier. First known use: 1653.

What is another word for "Envoy" meaning "a person sent on a mission to represent another"?

When "Envoy" (noun) means a person sent on a mission to represent another, synonyms include agent, ambassador, delegate, emissary, legate and minister.