emissary

Definition

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

Etymology

From French émissaire, from Latin emissarius (“agent, scout, spy”).

Example Sentences

• "The small group around Ch’en Tu-hsiu that had remained at headquarters hastily sent an emissary—Chang Kuo-t’ao—to Nanch’ang. Though Chang set out immediately, he did not reach Nanch’ang until July 31, the day before the rising."
• "Near-synonym: missionary"

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