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User_gary Posted 18 years ago
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envoy/ambassador
Could anyone tell me the difference between "envoy" and "ambassador"?
I used to think they both mean the same but I was not sure. Please you help me with this.
I used to think they both mean the same but I was not sure. Please you help me with this.
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An ambassador is the highest ranking diplomat, and is permanently assigned to a post - in residence. The Russian ambassador to France is a Russian diplomat who lives in France. He represents the government of Russia to the government of France.
- An ambassador is the highest ranking diplomat, and is permanently assigned to a post - in residence.
- The Russian ambassador to France is a Russian diplomat who lives in France.
- He represents the government of Russia to the government of France.
- An envoy is subordinate to the ambassador, but is usually assigned on a non-permanent basis to carry out some temporary, specific diplomatic mission.
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An ambassador is the highest ranking diplomat, and is permanently assigned to a post - in residence. The Russian ambassador to France is a Russian diplomat who lives in France. He represents the government of Russia to the government of France.
An envoy is subordinate to the ambassador, but is usually assigned on a non-permanent basis to carry out some temporary, specific diplo
An envoy is subordinate to the ambassador, but is usually assigned on a non-permanent basis to carry out some temporary, specific diplo
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