envoy/ˈɛn.vɔɪ/EtymologyFrom French envoyé (“envoy, messenger”), from envoyer (“send”).envoy means A diplomatic agent of the second rank, next in status after an ambassador. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 72 out of 100.nounA diplomatic agent of the second rank, next in status after an ambassador.A representative.“special envoy to the United Nations”A diplomat.A messenger.