B2nounformalpolitics
US/æmˈbæs.ə.dər/
UK/æmˈbæs.ə.də/
an official who represents his or her country in another country
In context
The ambassador met the foreign minister to discuss trade between the two countries.
She was named ambassador to Japan after twenty years in the diplomatic service.
The famous footballer is a goodwill ambassador for the charity.
Words that go with ambassador
noun + preposition
- ambassador toHe served as ambassador to France for four years.
verb + noun
- appoint an ambassadorThe president will appoint a new ambassador next month.
adjective + noun
- British ambassadorThe British ambassador gave a speech at the embassy.
- former ambassadorThe former ambassador wrote a book about his years abroad.
noun + noun
- goodwill ambassadorShe works as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations.
- brand ambassadorThe company hired a famous singer as its brand ambassador.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
ambassador of Vietnam in JapanCorrect: ambassador to Japan