Cool MateAmbassador
UK /["/æmˈbæsədə(r)/"]/US /["/æmˈbæsədər/"]/
Definition
an official who lives in a foreign country as the senior representative there of their own country
In simple words: A person who represents a country or a group in another place.
Examples
- the British Ambassador to Italy/in Rome
- a former ambassador to the UN
- She served as a roving ambassador, with 51 trips to foreign countries by 2024.
- The US ambassador was recalled to Washington in protest.
- the Brazilian ambassador in London
- He's a former ambassador to the UN.
- The King sent an ambassador to Paris.
- The best ambassadors for the sport are the players.
Usage notes
Used in diplomatic contexts or when discussing international relations. Not appropriate for casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
ambassador + of/from + place
Memory hint
Think of 'ambassadors' as 'a band of sirs' who represent their countries.
Collocations
- former
- British
- French
- act as
- serve as
- appoint
- ambassador in
- ambassador for
- ambassador to
Synonyms
- diplomat
- envoy
- representative
- delegate
- attaché
Antonyms
- enemy
- opponent
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'emissary' — both represent, but emissaries have less official power.
- Incorrectly using 'ambassador' for individuals in non-diplomatic roles.
- Using 'ambassador' as a verb; it's a noun only.