plenipotentiaries

noun

Definition of plenipotentiariesnext
plural of plenipotentiary
as in diplomatists
technical a person (such as a diplomat) who has complete power to do business for a government

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  1. ambassadors
  2. diplomats
  3. envoys
Noun
  • That is not unusual for those appointed as ambassadors to smaller or less politically significant assignments, which often go to top donors, party officials, business leaders, star athletes or other high-profile figures.
    Chris Cameron, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Our ambassadors represent our school at events and also lead tours of our building to prospective students and families as well as visitors and business partners.
    Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of ambassadors
Noun
  • The United States, Egypt and Qatar have been mediating talks between Israel and Hamas for nearly a year, and diplomats say those efforts have recently gained momentum.
    Samy Magdy and Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Investors, diplomats, intelligence officers, and humanitarian planners are all watching closely.
    Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of diplomats
Noun
  • Canada expelled six Indian diplomats, including the high commissioner, after police linked the envoys to homicides, extortion and other violent acts against Sikh separatists in the country, including Nijjar.
    Lex Harvey, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Argentina, home to one of the world's largest shale reserves, also pulled its envoys out merely three days in to the conference.
    Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of envoys
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