ambassadorial
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/æmˌbæsəˈdɔːriəl/
(ambassador)
related to an ambassador
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ambassadorial' originates from the word 'ambassador', which comes from the Latin word 'ambactus', meaning 'servant'.
Historical Evolution
'ambactus' transformed into the Old French word 'ambassadeur', and eventually became the modern English word 'ambassador'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'servant', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a representative of a country'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to an ambassador or ambassadors.
He attended an ambassadorial meeting in Geneva.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45
