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emissary

UK/'emisәri/US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

A person sent on a special mission, often as a diplomatic agent

使者,特使,密使

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
e-out of, former
+
misssend, let go
+
-aryrelating to, having the nature of
=emissary

e- (out) + miss (sent) + -ary (person connected with) = "one sent out." A person dispatched to represent another, often secretly or diplomatically.

Root miss still carries 88 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The king sent an emissary to negotiate peace.

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