Meaning
emissary; outlet
- a person sent on a special mission or diplomatic errand
- a stream or river flowing out of a lake (geography)
In a sentence
Il governo ha inviato un emissario segreto per avviare le trattative.
The government sent a secret emissary to begin negotiations.
Il fiume Mincio è l'emissario del lago di Garda.
The Mincio River is the outlet of Lake Garda.
Gli emissari delle due fazioni si sono incontrati in territorio neutrale.
The emissaries of the two factions met in neutral territory.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| emissario | masculine · singular |
| emissari | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In geography, an 'emissario' is an outlet river, opposite of 'immissario' (inlet river).