ambassador-at-large

American  

[am-bas-uh-der-uht-lahrj, -dawr] / æmˈbæs ə dər ətˈlɑrdʒ, -ˌdɔr /

noun

PLURAL

ambassadors-at-large

1. an ambassador who is not assigned to a particular diplomatic post but is appointed on a special mission.

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Etymology

Origin of ambassador-at-large

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

The world should expect little change in the character of the Taliban after nearly 20-years in exile, said Nathan Sales, a former U.S. ambassador-at-large and coordinator for counterterrorism in the Middle East.

From Washington Times

Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom said the tragic circumstances described by Ms. Massoumi can be traced in large part to the absence of true religious liberty around the world.

From Washington Times

The president nominated Rashad Hussain to serve as U.S. ambassador-at-large for International Religious Freedom, a post most recently held by former Kansas governor Sam Brownback.

From Washington Times

Biden’s nominations include Rashad Hussain, who would be the first Muslim American to serve as the U.S. ambassador-at-large for International Religious Freedom.

From Seattle Times

President Biden announced this week that he would appoint an ambassador-at-large to monitor antisemitism.

From Washington Times