Emissary
/ˈɛmɪsəri/noun
A person sent on a special mission, often as a diplomatic representative.
Did you know?In ancient Rome, emissaries were often seen as conduits for divine messages, blurring the lines between politics and the supernatural.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
emissarius
“one who is sent forth or dispatched”
Old French
Old French
emissaire
“a messenger or envoy”
Middle English
Middle English
emissarie
“an envoy or messenger”
Modern English
English
emissary
“a person sent on a mission, particularly for diplomatic purposes”