Ambassador

How it is used

An ambassador is appointed, presents credentials to the head of state, and can be summoned to the foreign ministry or recalled home. Addressed as 'Ambassador' or 'Your Excellency'. Used with 'to': ambassador to a country, ambassador to the UN.

Example sentences

1. The new ambassador presented her credentials to the president on Monday.

2. The ministry summoned the ambassador to ask for an explanation of the comments.

3. He served as ambassador to the United Nations for four years.

Common collocations

• appoint an ambassador
• summon the ambassador
• recall an ambassador
• ambassador to
• outgoing ambassador

Related terms

• embassyThe main official mission of one country in another country's capital, led by an ambassador; also the building where this mission works.
• credentialsThe formal letter from one head of state to another that introduces a new ambassador; the ambassador is fully recognised in the post after presenting it.
• diplomatAn official who represents their country abroad or in international organisations, handling relations, negotiations and the protection of their country's interests and citizens.
• chargé d'affairesA diplomat who heads an embassy when there is no ambassador, either temporarily while the ambassador is away or permanently when relations are kept at a lower level.
• envoyA person sent by a government or international organisation on a special diplomatic mission, often to help with negotiations on a particular issue.

More terms: Diplomacy & Embassies

• diplomacy
• consulate
• foreign ministry
• diplomatic relations
• diplomatic immunity
• protocol
• public diplomacy
• persona non grata
• attaché