Envoy extraordinary is a term that refers to a high-ranking diplomat who is appointed by a government to represent their views and policies in a foreign country. Other synonyms for this term include ambassador, emissary, plenipotentiary, representative, delegate, and consul. Each of these words describes a person who is delegated with the responsibility of negotiating with foreign governments and cultures on behalf of their own country. These individuals must possess excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills to be able to represent their nations effectively in the global arena. They also need to have in-depth knowledge of foreign cultures, international law, and politics to navigate complex diplomatic relationships and negotiate favorable outcomes for their countries.