[ˈɛnvɔɪ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a messenger or representative, especially one on a diplomatic mission
(e.g: the UN special envoy to Yugoslavia)

- a minister plenipotentiary, ranking below ambassador and above chargé d'affaires


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century: from French envoyé, past participle of envoyer ‘send’, from en voie ‘on the way’, based on Latin via ‘way’