ambassador
gb/æmbˈæsədɚ/ us/æmbˈæsədɚ/
B2
Inglês
~ 8900
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome
formal
B2
entity
1
High-ranking official diplomat
A very important government official who lives in another country to speak and act for their own country.
Padrão de uso:
an ambassador to [a country/organization]
Erro comum:
Learners often confuse “ambassador” with “embassy.” The ambassador is the person, while the embassy is the building or office. Another common mistake is using the wrong preposition, saying *“ambassador of France”* instead of *“ambassador to France”* when talking about the foreign representative living abroad.
Sinónimos
diplomat (More general; can be any official in foreign service, while an ambassador is usually the highest-ranking representative.)
Antónimos
private citizen (A person who does not officially represent a government, opposite to an ambassador’s public official role.)
Colocações
U.S. ambassador
|ambassador to France
|British ambassador to the UN
|appoint an ambassador
|serve as ambassador
|recall its ambassador
Temas
politics
|international
|law
|travel
Exemplos
- The U.S. ambassador to Japan met with government officials to discuss trade and security.
- She served as the British ambassador to the United Nations for four years.
- After the attack on the embassy, the country decided to recall its ambassador.
- He was appointed ambassador to Germany by the new president.
- An ambassador must carefully follow their country’s foreign policy while negotiating abroad.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The ambassador lives in the capital city of the other country.
- Our country sent an ambassador to the United Nations.
- The president chose a new ambassador to China.
Nome
B2
entity
2
Official promoter of brand or cause
A person a company or group chooses to show, support, and talk about their products, services, or ideas.
Padrão de uso:
an ambassador for [a brand/organization/cause]
Erro comum:
Some learners think “ambassador” can only be used for government jobs. In modern English it is very common to say “brand ambassador,” “student ambassador,” or “ambassador for the charity,” even when it has nothing to do with politics or embassies.
Sinónimos
spokesperson (Focuses more on speaking on behalf of a group to the public or media; “ambassador” also suggests image, style, and long-term promotion.)
Antónimos
critic (A critic publicly points out problems or speaks against a brand or cause, while an ambassador supports and promotes it.)
Colocações
brand ambassador
|global ambassador
|company ambassador
|goodwill ambassador
|campaign ambassador
Temas
business
|media
|society
|communication
Exemplos
- The sports star became a global ambassador for the clothing brand.
- As an environmental ambassador for the charity, she travels to schools to talk about climate change.
- The company hired social media ambassadors to promote its new app.
- He works as a student ambassador, welcoming visitors and answering questions about the university.
- Several celebrities serve as ambassadors for the campaign to end child hunger.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- She is a brand ambassador for a shoe company.
- The singer is an ambassador for a children’s hospital.
- Our school chose five student ambassadors to help new students.
Nome
C1
entity
3
Person symbolizing culture or activity
A person people see as a strong example of a culture, place, or activity and who helps other people know and like it.
Padrão de uso:
an ambassador for [a culture/activity/place]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes take this use too literally and assume the person has an official job with the government. In this sense, “ambassador” is often figurative, meaning someone who gives others a positive idea of a culture, place, or activity.
Sinónimos
representative (More general; “ambassador” suggests someone especially visible and positive, often helping to spread or popularize something.)
Antónimos
outsider (An outsider is not seen as speaking for or symbolizing the group, culture, or activity, opposite to an ambassador’s representative role.)
Colocações
ambassador for jazz
|ambassador for our city
|cultural ambassador
|ambassador for the sport
Temas
culture
|arts
|society
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- Her cooking has made her an ambassador for Korean cuisine in the city.
- As an ambassador for jazz, he introduces the music to young audiences around the world.
- The festival aims to turn local artists into cultural ambassadors for the region.
- His books have made him an unofficial ambassador for the small town where he grew up.
- The team’s star player is a great ambassador for the sport, especially among children.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- He is a great ambassador for our city because he talks about it everywhere.
- This singer is an ambassador for hip-hop music in our country.
- Her videos make her an ambassador for vegan food.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
ambassador
IPA
GB/æmbˈæsədɚ/
US/æmbˈæsədɚ/
Sílabas e acento
am - bas - sad - or (4 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (bas)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: ambassador
- Plural: ambassadors
Família de palavras
Forms
ambassadors
noun
Related words
diplomacy
noun B2
diplomatic
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
ambassadorial
adjective C1
ambassadorship
noun
Expressões
ambassador-at-large
1/æmbˈæsədɚ ˈæt lˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
formal
High-level roaming diplomat
A very important diplomat who works for their country on special jobs in many places, not only in one country.
Exemplos
- She was appointed ambassador-at-large for global women’s issues.
- The ambassador-at-large travels frequently to negotiate trade agreements.
brand ambassador
1/bɹˈænd æmbˈæsədɚ/
fixed phrase
Person promoting a brand
A person a company chooses to show, support, and talk about its products to other people.
Exemplos
- The company chose a famous actor as its new brand ambassador.
- As a brand ambassador, she posts photos of the products on social media every day.
cultural ambassador
1/kˈʌlt͡ʃɚəl æmbˈæsədɚ/
fixed phrase
Representative of a culture or art
A person who helps other people learn about and enjoy a culture, type of art, or way of life.
Exemplos
- The dancers act as cultural ambassadors for their country when they perform abroad.
- He sees himself as a cultural ambassador for traditional folk music.
student ambassador
1/stˈudənt æmbˈæsədɚ/
fixed phrase
Student representing a school
A student who helps a school by meeting visitors, giving tours, and talking about student life.
Exemplos
- As a student ambassador, he shows new students around the campus.
- The university is looking for student ambassadors to help at open days.
goodwill ambassador
1/ɡˈʊdwˈɪl æmbˈæsədɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
official representative promoting goodwill
A person who is officially chosen to speak for an organization and help create friendly feelings toward it.
Exemplos
- The actor was named a UNICEF goodwill ambassador for children’s rights.
- She was named a UNICEF goodwill ambassador after years of supporting children’s rights.
- As a goodwill ambassador, she visits schools to talk about health and safety.
- The actor travels as a goodwill ambassador to raise awareness about refugees.