PoliticsJuly 17, 2026
emissary
EM-ih-sair-ee
Definition
A person sent on a special mission, often as a representative or diplomatic agent of another person or government.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'emissarius', which comes from 'emittere', meaning 'to send out' or 'let go'. It entered English in the early 17th century to describe someone sent forth on a mission.
In the news
In this article, the word refers to individuals reportedly sent by a political figure to approach another person with a specific proposal. It highlights the use of unofficial or private intermediaries in high-stakes political maneuvering.
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