ambassador

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an important official who works in a foreign country representing his or her own country there, and who is officially accepted in this position by that country:

ambassador to She's a former ambassador to the United States.

The UK's ambassador in Moscow has refused to comment.

Late last night, the French ambassador was summoned to the Foreign Office to discuss the crisis.

At that time, Sir Jeremy Greenstock was the British UN ambassador (= represented the United Kingdom at the United Nations).

a person who represents, speaks for, or advertises a particular organization, group of people, activity, or brand (= type of product):

ambassador for He was really an ambassador for surfing because he was such a gentleman.

She is a touring celebrity ambassador for a prestige watch company.

an official who represents his or her own country in a foreign country:

the US ambassador to Sweden