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“Envoi” or “Envoy”

envoi / envoy are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

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envoi

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

envoy EH·n·v·oy

  • nouna diplomat having less authority than an ambassador.
  • nouna brief stanza concluding certain forms of poetry.
Usage

Examples in context

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“envoi”

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“envoy”

  • …London to negotiate with Tripoli's envoy, ambassador Sidi Haji Abdrahaman (or…
  • The first high-ranking official envoy from one dominion to another…
  • Benedict, Ugrin Csák's envoy at the coronation was captured…
  • Stepan Bilak – Ukrainian politician, envoy to the Polish Sejm in…
  • He held the office of Envoy Extraordinary for the coronation of…
  • …sent to India as Deputy Envoy to negotiate with the British…
  • …serve as Deputy Joint Special Envoy of the United Nations and…
  • In 1797 was appointed envoy extraordinary from Spain to the…
  • …of the Lombards, a Papal envoy for help had already been…
  • …– Polish architect and politician, envoy to the Sejm

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