Ambassador

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /æmˈbæsədər/

Definitions of ambassador

noun a diplomatic official of the highest rank sent by a government to represent it on a temporary mission, as for negotiating a treaty

Example Sentences

A1 The ambassador greeted the foreign dignitaries at the airport.

A2 The ambassador attended the cultural event to promote diplomatic relations.

B1 The ambassador negotiated a trade agreement between the two countries.

B2 The ambassador delivered a speech at the United Nations General Assembly.

C1 The ambassador played a key role in mediating peace talks between the warring factions.

C2 The ambassador's tenure was marked by successful diplomatic initiatives and international cooperation.

Examples of ambassador in a Sentence

formal The ambassador was tasked with representing their country's interests at the United Nations.

informal The ambassador always knows the best places to eat in town.

slang I heard that guy is like the ambassador of cool around here.

figurative She was considered the ambassador of goodwill in the office, always spreading positivity and kindness.

Grammatical Forms of ambassador

past tense

ambassadored

plural

ambassadors

comparative

more ambassadorial

superlative

most ambassadorial

present tense

ambassadors

future tense

will ambassador

perfect tense

have ambassador

continuous tense

is ambassadoring

singular

ambassador

positive degree

ambassadorial

infinitive

to ambassador

gerund

ambassadoring

participle

ambassadored

Origin and Evolution of ambassador

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'ambassador' originated from the Latin word 'ambactus' meaning servant or vassal.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'ambassador' evolved to refer to official representatives sent by one ruler or government to another for diplomatic purposes.