A diplomatic representative sent by one government to another, typically ranking below an ambassador.
From Old French 'envoié', past participle of 'envoyer' meaning 'to send'. Derived from Latin 'via' (way), literally meaning 'one who is sent on the way'.
Envoys were historically chosen not just for their diplomatic skills but for their ability to survive dangerous journeys - they were literally messengers who risked their lives to carry crucial information across hostile territories.
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