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emissary

/ˈɛm.ɪˌsɛr.i/
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Plural:emissaries
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Adjective:emissary
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• noun

1

A person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative or official messenger on behalf of a government, leader, or organization.

Example

"The prime minister dispatched a special emissary to negotiate a trade agreement with the neighboring country."

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• adjective

1

In anatomy, relating to or denoting a small vein that passes through an opening in the skull to connect the venous sinuses inside the cranium with the veins of the scalp.

Example

"The surgeon carefully navigated around the emissary veins during the cranial procedure to prevent complications."

• Nearby Words

emir
emirate
emirati
emissary
emission
emit
emitter

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Latin 'emissarius' (a scout or spy), derived from 'emittere' meaning 'to send out' (from 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'mittere' meaning 'to send').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Emissary. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/emissary
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