Cool MateMeaning of Ambassador
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.
Ambassador in a sentence
- 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.
How to use Ambassador
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.
Related words
Collocations with Ambassador
Synonyms for Ambassador
Common mistakes with Ambassador
- 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.
Compare Ambassador with Diplomat, Envoy, Representative, Delegate, Attach
Ambassador appears in
Ambassador in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
سفير
شخص يمثل بلداً أو مجموعة في مكان آخر.
- Bengaliবাংলা
রাষ্ট্রদূত
একজন ব্যক্তি যিনি অন্য কোনো স্থানে নিজের দেশ বা কোনো দলের প্রতিনিধিত্ব করেন।
- GermanDeutsch
Botschafter/in
Jemand, der ein Land oder eine Gruppe an einem anderen Ort vertritt.
- SpanishEspañol
Embajador
Una persona que representa a un país o grupo en otro lugar.
- Persianفارسی
سفیر
شخصی که یک کشور یا گروهی را در مکان دیگری نمایندگی میکند.
- FrenchFrançais
Ambassadeur
Quelqu'un qui représente un pays ou un groupe ailleurs.
- Hindiहिन्दी
राजदूत
एक व्यक्ति जो किसी दूसरे स्थान पर किसी देश या समूह का प्रतिनिधित्व करता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Ambasciatore
Una persona che rappresenta un paese o un gruppo in un altro luogo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Embaixador
Uma pessoa que representa um país ou um grupo em outro lugar.
- RussianРусский
Посол
Человек, который представляет страну или группу в другом месте.
- Urduاردو
سفیر
ایک شخص جو کسی دوسرے ملک یا جگہ پر کسی ملک یا گروپ کی نمائندگی کرتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
大使
代表一个国家或团体在另一个地方的人。
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Frequently asked questions about Ambassador
What does Ambassador mean?
A person who represents a country or a group in another place.
What is the definition of Ambassador?
an official who lives in a foreign country as the senior representative there of their own country
How do you use Ambassador in a sentence?
the British Ambassador to Italy/in Rome
Can you give another example of Ambassador?
a former ambassador to the UN
What are synonyms for Ambassador?
Common alternatives include diplomat, envoy, representative, delegate, attaché.
What is the opposite of Ambassador?
Opposite meanings include enemy, opponent.
What words go with Ambassador?
It commonly pairs with former, British, French, act as, serve as, appoint, ambassador in, ambassador for, ambassador to.
What are common mistakes when using Ambassador?
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.
How do you pronounce Ambassador?
US: /["/æmˈbæsədər/"]/, UK: /["/æmˈbæsədə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Ambassador formal or informal?
"Ambassador" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.
When should I use Ambassador?
Used in diplomatic contexts or when discussing international relations. Not appropriate for casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Ambassador?
"Ambassador" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.