Vocabulary
Envoy
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
a messenger or representative, especially one on a diplomatic mission.
Urdu meaning
قاصد، سفیر، ایلچی
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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Moreover, China`s ambassador in Kabul and its special envoy for Afghanistan recently met the Taliban FM, with the Chinese foreign ministry saying that these officials were shuttling between Afghanistan and Pakistan to mediate.
Dawn Editorials —
Chinese diplomacy
— 2026-03-14
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While the Bahraini document was adopted, a Russian resolution mourning the `tragic loss of life` during the hostilities was not, with the US envoy to the UN accusing Moscow of protecting `its partner Iran`.
Dawn Editorials —
Delicate balance
— 2026-03-13
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The envoy replied: `Because you will precipitate a world war.` Ayub`s aide M.M.
Dawn Editorials —
Death`s dominions
— 2026-03-12
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ON Aug 1, 2025, a Facebook post showed Ajay Bisaria, former Indian envoy to Pakistan, alongside a video of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reading in parliament from the diplomat`s book about difficult relations with the neighbour.
Dawn Editorials —
Two books and other stories
— 2026-02-10
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Besides Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump`s son-in-law Jared Kushner and America`s Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff are also included in the executive board.
Dawn Editorials —
The world according to Trump
— 2026-01-21
Synonyms
representative, delegate, deputy, agent, intermediary, mediator, negotiator, proxy
Antonyms
captain, receiver
Curator example
“the UN special envoy to Yugoslavia”
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