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envoy

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/ˈɛn.vɔɪ/ · en-voy

A person sent as a representative or messenger, especially in diplomatic contexts.

Meanings

nounformal

A person sent as a representative or messenger, especially in diplomatic contexts.

ایک شخص جو نمائندے یا پیغامبر کے طور پر بھیجا جاتا ہے، خاص طور پر سفارتی سیاق و سباق میں۔

نائب

naib

Formal: نائب

Synonyms

representativemessengerdelegateنمائندہپیغامبرنمایندہ

Antonyms

receiverbeneficiaryموصول کنندہمستفید

Common Collocations

  • diplomatic envoy
  • special envoy
  • envoy to the court

Example Sentences

The government sent an envoy to negotiate a peace treaty.

حکومت نے امن معاہدے کے لیے ایک نائب بھیجا۔

Hukoomat ne aman moahiday ke liye aik naib bheja.

An official envoy arrived to discuss bilateral relations.

دوسرے ملک کے ساتھ تعلقات پر گفتگو کرنے کے لیے ایک سرکاری نمائندہ آیا۔

Doosre mulk ke saath talaqat par guftagu karne ke liye aik sarkari numayinda aaya.

The envoy expressed his country's concerns over the conflict.

نائب نے تنازعے کے بارے میں اپنے ملک کی تشویش کا اظہار کیا۔

Naib ne tanaza ke bare me apne mulk ki tashweesh ka izhar kiya.

Easily Confused With

envoy:Envoy is a diplomat, while an ambassador has a permanent position in a foreign nation.

Word Family

envoyship
nounنائبیت

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'envoy' as an envoy who brings news or important messages.

Picture a diplomat presenting peace agreements to leaders.

📖 Etymology

Origin: French "envoyé" — sent

First known use: 14th century

The term 'envoy' has been used in English since the late 14th century, denoting a messenger or representative sent on a mission.