emissary – a person sent by one government to another to take messages or to take part in discussions

(Pronounced eh-muh-suh-ree)

To remember the definition of the word emissary, use the following mnemonic:

This is an eminent civil servant, and it is necessary (emissary) to send him abroad to represent us and take part in discussions. 

Examples of emissary in a sentence

Their emissary was due to meet with the Prime Minister this afternoon.

His job as an emissary came with a lot of perks. 

The spy was travelling undercover as an emissary.