ambassador (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /æmˈbæsədər/
Definition
A diplomat appointed by a government to represent it in a foreign country, or the highest-ranking diplomat in an embassy.
Examples
The ambassador presented his credentials to the new head of state.
She served as ambassador to the United Nations for three years.
He is the British ambassador to Germany.
How to Use ambassador
- ambassador to (prepositional phrase)
- Designating the country or organization to which the ambassador is assigned. — "She is the new ambassador to Japan."
- ambassador from (prepositional phrase)
- Indicating the country the ambassador represents. — "The ambassador from Canada was welcomed warmly."
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