Ambassador vs. Diplomat

Ambassadornoun

A minister of the highest rank sent to a foreign court to represent there his sovereign or country. (Sometimes called ambassador-in-residence)

Ambassadornoun

An official messenger and representative.

Ambassadornoun

A corporate representative, often the public face of the company.

Ambassadornoun

A minister of the highest rank sent to a foreign court to represent there his sovereign or country.

Ambassadornoun

An official messenger and representative.

Ambassadornoun

a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another

Ambassadornoun

an informal representative;

Ambassadornoun

an accredited diplomat sent by a state as its permanent representative in a foreign country

Ambassadornoun

a representative or promoter of a specified activity

Ambassador

An ambassador is an official envoy, especially a high-ranking diplomat who represents a state and is usually accredited to another sovereign state or to an international organization as the resident representative of their own government or sovereign or appointed for a special and often temporary diplomatic assignment. The word is also often used more liberally for persons who are known, without national appointment, to represent certain professions, activities and fields of endeavor such as sales.

Diplomatnoun

A person, such as an ambassador, who is accredited to represent a government officially in its relations with other governments or international organisations

Diplomatnoun

(figuratively) Someone who uses skill and tact in dealing with other people

Diplomatnoun

A diplomatist.

Diplomatnoun

an official engaged in international negotiations

Diplomatnoun

a person who deals tactfully with others

Diplomatnoun

an official representing a country abroad.

Diplomatnoun

a person who can deal with others in a sensitive and tactful way.

Diplomat

A diplomat (from Ancient Greek: δίπλωμα; romanized diploma) is a person appointed by a state or an intergovernmental institution such as the United Nations or the European Union to conduct diplomacy with one or more other states or international organizations. The main functions of diplomats are: representation and protection of the interests and nationals of the sending state; initiation and facilitation of strategic agreements; treaties and conventions; promotion of information; trade and commerce; technology; and friendly relations.