Ambassador vs. Emissary

Ambassador vs. Emissary — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Ambassador and Emissary

Ambassadornoun

A minister of the highest rank sent to a foreign court to represent there his sovereign or country. (Sometimes called ambassador-in-residence)

Emissarynoun

An agent sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else.

Ambassadornoun

An official messenger and representative.

Emissarynoun

(anatomy) A venous channel in the skull.

Ambassadornoun

A corporate representative, often the public face of the company.

As front hall porter, you are an ambassador for the hotel.

Emissarynoun

An underground channel by which the water of a lake escapes.

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Ambassadornoun

a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another

Emissarynoun

someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else

Ambassadornoun

an informal representative;

an ambassador of good will