Ambassador
Definition
A diplomatic agent of the highest rank sent by a state as its permanent, extraordinary, and plenipotentiary representative to another sovereign head of state or international organization. Figuratively, a person, product, or entity that promotes or defends the values and prestige of a country or brand.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Ambassador
- Diplomat envoy
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Masculine noun of agent and variable adjective, regular structural plural variations and standard functional case inflections. |
| Formation | Modern loanword from French 'ambassadeur', historically rooted in old definitions for state messengers and envoys. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [am.ba.sa.ˈdor] |
| Source | Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and International Law Handbooks |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Un ambasador extraordinar și plenipotențiar coordonează întreaga activitate a personalului din cadrul ambasadei.
EN: An ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary coordinates the entire activity of the personnel within the embassy.
RO: Guvernul l-a rechemat pe ambasador în țară pentru consultări urgente în urma incidentului de la frontieră.
EN: The government recalled the ambassador to the country for urgent consultations following the border incident.
RO: Celebrul fotbalist a semnat un contract comercial, devenind ambasador oficial de brand pentru linia de ceasuri sportive.
EN: The famous football player signed a commercial contract, becoming an official brand ambassador for the sports watch line.
Idioms & Phrases
Ambasador extraordinar și plenipotențiar / Ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary
RO: Titlul oficial complet al șefului unei misiuni diplomatice de rang suprem, deținând depline puteri de reprezentare a statului său.
EN: The complete official title of a top-ranking diplomatic mission chief holding full powers to represent his state.
Imunitate de ambasador / Ambassadorial diplomatic immunity
RO: Privilegiu legal internațional care garantează inviolabilitatea persoanei, locuinței și corespondenței diplomatului în țara gazdă.
EN: An international legal privilege guaranteeing the inviolability of the diplomat's person, residence, and correspondence inthe host country.
Ambasador de brand / Brand ambassador
RO: Personalitate publică sau influencer angajat de o corporație pentru a promova produsele și a crește notorietatea mărcii.
EN: A public figure or influencer hired by a corporation to promote products and increase brand awareness.
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