ə noun, plural am·bas·sa·dors-at-large.
an ambassador who is not assigned to a particular diplomatic post but is appointed on a special mission.
Origin:
1905–10
1905–10
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| Main Entry: | ambassador-at-large |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | an ambassador who is not appointed to a certain country but travels to various places carrying out special duties |
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