BusinessJuly 4, 2026
envoy
/ˈɛnvɔɪ/
Definition
A diplomatic representative or messenger sent by a government to conduct business or negotiations on its behalf.
Etymology
Derived from the Old French 'envoyer,' meaning 'to send.' It entered the English language in the 17th century to describe formal diplomatic agents sent to foreign courts.
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