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.

diplomatic

consulate

Foreign diplomatic office

accreditation · protocol · consul · foreign service · mission · delegation · chancery · diplomacy · statecraft · chargé d'affaires

representative

delegate

Entrust authority to another

proxy · plenipotentiary · appointee · official · dignitary · special envoy · commissioner · cultural attaché · trade representative

negotiation

treaty

Binding pact between nations

  • summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
  • talksSpeaks with others
  • accordHarmony between parties

dialogue · mediation · peace talks · détente · reconciliation · diplomatic relations · bilateral · multilateral · goodwill mission · state visit

brand

spokesperson

Authorized representative communicator

advocate · figurehead · celebrity · testimonial · campaign · partnership · sponsor · brand deal · public figure · marketing

cultural

goodwill

Kindly, generous spirit

national image · cultural diplomacy · arts · outreach · bridge-building · UNESCO · cultural attaché

Categories
Opposites
diplomatic status

ambassadorsspies

Secret intelligence gatherers

tourists · secret agents · undocumented immigrants · illegal aliens · refugees

diplomatic hierarchy

ambassadorsclerks

Administrative office employees

administrative staff · file clerks

international relations approach

ambassadorswarmongers

Advocates for military action

invaders · aggressors · saboteurs · provocateurs · enemies

Phrases
Family

ambassador, ambassadorial, ambassadorship

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