emissary
nounHow to pronounce emissary:
Definition of emissary:
- emissary (noun):
- one designated as the agent of another representative
- an agent sent on a mission by a government or head of state
- someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else.
Synonyms for emissary:
representativedeputydiplomatcourieragentenvoydelegateheraldmessengerambassadorOther 4-syllable words like emissary
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