ambassadors
Diplomats stationed abroad
Ambassadors are diplomatic officials of the highest rank, sent by one country to represent it in another: The ambassadors met to discuss the treaty.
By extension, anyone who represents or promotes something can be called an ambassador: a brand ambassador, ambassadors of goodwill.
The term suggests both official authority and the duty to make a favorable impression.
Foreign diplomatic office
- attachéEmbassy specialist officer
- plenipotentiaryDiplomat with full authority
- credentialsEvidence of qualification or identity
- accreditationOfficial quality approval
protocol · consul · foreign service · mission · delegation · chancery · diplomacy · statecraft
Entrust authority to another
- envoyAccredited diplomatic representative
- emissaryAgent sent abroad
- spokespersonAuthorized representative communicator
- proxyAuthorized substitute
plenipotentiary · appointee · official · dignitary · special envoy · commissioner · cultural attaché · trade representative
Binding pact between nations
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- talksSpeaks with others
- accordHarmony between parties
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
mediation · peace talks · détente · reconciliation · diplomatic relations · bilateral · multilateral · goodwill mission
Authorized representative communicator
- influencerPerson with promotional reach
- endorserOne who publicly approves
- promoterOne who organizes events
- advocatePublic cause supporter
figurehead · celebrity · testimonial · campaign · partnership · sponsor · brand deal · public figure
Kindly, generous spirit
- cultural exchangeSharing practices between peoples
- soft powerInfluence through appeal
- promotionRank increase or publicity
- national imageCountry's perceived identity
cultural diplomacy · arts · outreach · bridge-building · UNESCO · cultural attaché
consulate
Foreign diplomatic office
- attachéEmbassy specialist officer
- plenipotentiaryDiplomat with full authority
- credentialsEvidence of qualification or identity
accreditation · protocol · consul · foreign service · mission · delegation · chancery · diplomacy · statecraft · chargé d'affaires
delegate
Entrust authority to another
- envoyAccredited diplomatic representative
- emissaryAgent sent abroad
- spokespersonAuthorized representative communicator
proxy · plenipotentiary · appointee · official · dignitary · special envoy · commissioner · cultural attaché · trade representative
treaty
Binding pact between nations
dialogue · mediation · peace talks · détente · reconciliation · diplomatic relations · bilateral · multilateral · goodwill mission · state visit
spokesperson
Authorized representative communicator
- influencerPerson with promotional reach
- endorserOne who publicly approves
- promoterOne who organizes events
advocate · figurehead · celebrity · testimonial · campaign · partnership · sponsor · brand deal · public figure · marketing
goodwill
Kindly, generous spirit
- cultural exchangeSharing practices between peoples
- soft powerInfluence through appeal
- promotionRank increase or publicity
national image · cultural diplomacy · arts · outreach · bridge-building · UNESCO · cultural attaché
- Americanspresidents, senators, governors, generals, authors
- authorityleaders, ruler, rulers, monarch, bosses
- global cooperationUnited Nations, multilateralism, coalitions, peace treaty, peace treaties
- Foreign Affairsforeign affairs, foreign relations, diplomatic relations, consulates, State Department
- Global Politicsforeign affairs, international affairs, global affairs, world politics, foreign relations
- international lawinternational law, treaty, treaties, conventions, protocols
ambassadorsspies
Secret intelligence gatherers
tourists · secret agents · undocumented immigrants · illegal aliens · refugees
ambassadorswarmongers
Advocates for military action
invaders · aggressors · saboteurs · provocateurs · enemies
- goodwill ambassadorCelebrity advocating for causes
- brand ambassadorPaid company promoter
- UN ambassadorNation's delegate to international body
- cultural ambassadorOfficial heritage representative abroad
- student ambassadorEnrolled official campus promoter
- ambassador at largeDiplomat not assigned one country