First Known Use: 1607
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emissary
noun em·is·sary \ˈe-mə-ˌser-ē, -ˌse-rē\
: a person who is sent on a mission to represent another person or organization
plural em·is·sar·ies
Full Definition of EMISSARY
1
: one designated as the agent of another : representative
2
: a secret agent
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Origin of EMISSARY
Latin emissarius, from emissus, past participle of emittere
Related to EMISSARY
- Synonyms
- agent, delegate, ambassador, envoy, legate, minister, representative
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EMISSARY Defined for Kids
emissary
noun em·is·sary \ˈe-mə-ˌser-ē\
plural em·is·sar·ies
Definition of EMISSARY for Kids
: a person sent on a mission to represent someone else
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