Minister Plenipotentiary (Noun)
Meaning
A diplomat having less authority than an ambassador.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The visiting minister plenipotentiary was warmly received by the host country's officials, but it was clear that the real decisions would be made by the ambassador later that week.
- As a minister plenipotentiary, she was responsible for negotiating minor trade agreements, but any major deals required the approval of her country's ambassador.
- Although he was a minister plenipotentiary, his title did not grant him the same level of respect and influence as the acting ambassador, who had been serving in the role for over a decade.
- The minister plenipotentiary was tasked with drafting a statement on behalf of his country, but it would ultimately need to be reviewed and approved by the ambassador before its release.
- After serving as a minister plenipotentiary for several years, she felt ready to take on the challenge of becoming an ambassador and representing her country at the highest level of diplomacy.