AMBASSADOR: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for AMBASSADOR?

Need another word that means the same as “ambassador”? Find 15 synonyms and 30 related words for “ambassador” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Ambassador” are: embassador, envoy, diplomat, ambassador extraordinary, ambassador plenipotentiary, plenipotentiary, consul, attaché, chargé d'affaires, emissary, legate, nuncio, representative, deputy, campaigner

Ambassador as a Noun

Definitions of "Ambassador" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “ambassador” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another.
• A representative or promoter of a specified activity.
• An accredited diplomat sent by a state as its permanent representative in a foreign country.
• An informal representative.

Synonyms of "Ambassador" as a noun (15 Words)

ambassador extraordinary	An informal representative.
ambassador plenipotentiary	An informal representative.
attaché	A specialist assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission.
campaigner	A politician who is running for public office. Human rights campaigners are furious at the government s decision.
chargé d'affaires	The official temporarily in charge of a diplomatic mission in the absence of the ambassador.
consul	An official appointed by a state to live in a foreign city and protect the state’s citizens and interests there. The British consul in Israel.
deputy	A parliamentary representative in certain countries. The deputy prime minister.
diplomat	A person who can deal with others in a sensitive and tactful way.
embassador	A diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another.
emissary	Someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else.
envoy	A brief stanza concluding certain forms of poetry. A peace envoy.
legate	An ambassador or messenger. The Roman legate of Syria.
nuncio	(Roman Catholic Church) a diplomatic representative of the Pope having ambassadorial status.
plenipotentiary	A person, especially a diplomat, invested with the full power of independent action on behalf of their government, typically in a foreign country.
representative	An employee of a travel company who lives in a resort and looks after the needs of its holidaymakers. A sales representative for Norwich Union.

Usage Examples of "Ambassador" as a noun

• He is a good ambassador for the industry.
• An ambassador of good will.
• The French ambassador to Portugal.

Associations of "Ambassador" (30 Words)

abroad	In or to a foreign country or countries. Few people ventured abroad from their warm houses.
consul	A diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country. The British consul in Israel.
consulate	The office or position of a consul. He called at the consulate in Palestine to pick up a visa.
diplomacy	Wisdom in the management of public affairs. An extensive round of diplomacy in the Middle East.
diplomat	A person who can deal with others in a sensitive and tactful way.
diplomatic	(of an edition or copy) exactly reproducing an original version. The hostess averted a confrontation with a diplomatic chenage of subject.
diplomatist	An official engaged in international negotiations.
embassy	The staff working in an embassy. The embassy denied any involvement in the murder.
emissary	Someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else.
envoy	A minister plenipotentiary, ranking below ambassador and above chargé d’affaires. A peace envoy.
foreign	Of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own. Foreign particles in milk.
govern	Require to be in a certain grammatical case, voice, or mood. He does not have the ability to govern himself or others successfully.
government	The study of government of states and other political units. A democratic form of government.
messenger	Send a document or package by messenger. Nitric oxide is an intercellular messenger.
nation	The people who live in a nation or country. The world s leading industrialized nations.
negotiate	Discuss the terms of an arrangement. She cautiously negotiated the hairpin bend.
officer	Direct or command as an officer. Foreign mercenaries were hired to officer new regiments.
official	Verified officially. The prime minister s official engagements.
patrician	Belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy. A proud patrician face.
patriot	One who loves and defends his or her country. A true patriot.
peace	A treaty agreeing peace between warring states. He just wanted to drink a few beers in peace.
plenipotentiary	A diplomat who is fully authorized to represent his or her government. A minister plenipotentiary.
politician	A person who acts in a manipulative and devious way, typically to gain advancement within an organization. A veteran communist politician.
politics	A particular set of political beliefs or principles. Yet another discussion of office politics and personalities.
rapprochement	The reestablishing of cordial relations. There were signs of a growing rapprochement between the two countries.
reconcilable	Capable of being reconciled; compatible. Her way of thinking is reconcilable with mine.
representative	Being or characteristic of government by representation in which citizens exercise power through elected officers and representatives. Free elections and representative democracy.
sinologist	A student of Chinese history and language and culture.
spokesperson	A spokesman or spokeswoman (used as a neutral alternative. The meeting was attended by spokespersons for all the major organs of government.
triumvir	One of a group of three sharing public administration or civil authority especially in ancient Rome.