envoy

ˈɑnvɔɪ

Definition

Definition of envoy - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

foreign affairsofficial agent representing a state on a special assignment

The president appointed an envoy to negotiate a ceasefire abroad.

politics

Dated

diplomat ranking below an ambassador

Dated

The envoy attended the international summit.

delegate

emissary

representative

literature

Dated

short stanza at the end of a poem

Dated

The poem concluded with a thoughtful envoy.

coda

conclusion

epilogue

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Expressions with envoy

💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.

envoy extraordinary

diplomat ranking below an ambassador

The envoy extraordinary attended the royal banquet.

Origin of envoy

French, envoyer (to send)

Terms with envoy included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.

diplomat

envoy

official who represents a country and manages international relations

emissary

state talks

envoy sent on a special mission for a ruler or government

foreign mission

international relations

official overseas representation, as resident office or visiting envoy group

official emissary

diplomacy

envoy acting on behalf of government

legate

diplomacy

ambassador or envoy

missioner

religious envoy

person sent on a religious mission

Consulate General

envoy housing

official residence of a consul general

Examples of envoy in a sentence

Each regional bloc sent an envoy to the climate summit.
The president received the envoy at the palace.
An envoy delivered the government's message.
The envoy added a surprising twist to the poem.
Readers appreciated the envoy's clever conclusion.

View all translations of envoy

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:émissaire, envoi, ...
German:Gesandter, Abgesandter, ...
Italian:inviato, ministro plenipotenziario, ...
Spanish:enviado, delegado, ...
Portuguese:enviado, legado, ...
Chinese:特使, 公使, ...
Japanese:使節, 特命全権公使, ...
Arabic:مَبْعُوث, مبعوث, ...
Hebrew:שָׁלִיחַ, שָׁלִיחַ, ...
Russian:посланник, дипломатический представитель, ...
Ukrainian:посланник, посланець, ...
Hindi:दूत, राजदूत-स्तर से निम्न राजनयिक, ...
Bengali:দূত, রাষ্ট্রদূতের নিচের পদমর্যাদার কূটনীতিক, ...
Catalan:enviat, delegat, ...
Czech:vyslanec, diplomatický zástupce, ...
Danish:udsending, en udsending, ...
Dutch:gezant, envoi, ...
Greek:απεσταλμένος, πληρεξούσιος, ...
Hungarian:követ, diplomáciai megbízott, ...
Khmer:បេសកជន, បេសកជនការទូត, ...
Korean:특사, 공사, ...
Persian:فرستاده, نمایندهٔ دیپلماتیک, ...
Polish:wysłannik, strofa końcowa, ...
Portuguese (BR):enviado, diplomata de categoria inferior à de embaixador, ...
Romanian:emisar, trimis diplomatic, ...
Swedish:sändebud, ett sändebud, ...
Thai:ทูตพิเศษ, ทูต, ...
Turkish:elçi, temsilci, ...
Vietnamese:đặc phái viên, công sứ, ...

Browse the dictionary entries starting with “e”:

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.

Definition of envoy - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

Expressions with envoy

Origin of envoy

Terms related to envoy

Terms with envoy included in their meaning

Examples of envoy in a sentence

View all translations of envoy

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery