ambassador

Everyday

1. An important official sent by one country to live in another and speak for their own country there. tree →
2. A person who represents or promotes something, like a school ambassador or brand ambassador. tree →

In the lessons

In civics and history: the ambassador lives in the embassy. In school: pupil ambassadors show visitors around or promote reading and eco projects. Phrases: ambassador to, goodwill ambassador, school ambassador.

Examples

• The British ambassador to the USA lives in Washington. tree →
• She was chosen as a school eco ambassador. tree →
• The ambassador met the president. tree →
• Our football star is an ambassador for the charity. tree →
• The embassy is where the ambassador works. tree →
• Be a good ambassador for the school on the trip. tree →
• So he resolved to send an ambassador to ask her in marriage. tree →

Note

Spelling: -ador, not -ader. Building: embassy. "Ambassador to" a country. Honorific: Your Excellency (formal).

In Jewish tradition

Here it means a messenger sent by a king or nation, often to make treaties or ask for help.

Interpretation. Isaiah warns against trusting ambassadors who seek help from Egypt instead of God. Proverbs praises the faithful messenger who can be trusted.

Examples

• A wicked messenger falleth into evil; but a faithful ambassador is health. (Writings PRO.13.17, JPS 1917) tree →
• Behold, their valiant ones cry without; the ambassadors of peace weep bitterly. (Prophets ISA.33.7, JPS 1917) tree →
• For his princes are at Zoan, and his ambassadors are come to Hanes. (Prophets ISA.30.4, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Spelling: -ador, not -ader. Building: embassy. "Ambassador to" a country. Honorific: Your Excellency (formal).