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ambassadorship

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /æmˈbæsəˌdɔːrʃɪp/

KK: /æmˈbæsəˌdɔrʃɪp/

noun
Definition

The position or role of being an ambassador, which involves representing a country or organization in another place.


Example

Her ambassadorship was marked by significant diplomatic achievements.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear about Sarah's new ambassadorship?
Sloth B
Yeah, it's such an exciting opportunity for her!
Sloth A
I know, right? I can't believe she got chosen for such an important role.
Sloth B
She'll definitely do a great job representing us!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
diplomacy
representation
envoyship
Antonyms
disregard
neglect
abandonment
Root Explanation

Ambassadorship is formed from "ambassador" (from Old French *ambassadeur*, meaning a person sent on a mission) and "-ship" (meaning the state or condition of being). The word refers to the state or condition of being an ambassador, representing a country or organization.

Memory Tip

Think of an ambassador as a person sent on a mission ('ambassador') and '-ship' indicating their role or condition. This helps you remember that ambassadorship is the role of being an ambassador.

Visually Confused Words

No commonly confused words.

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