Ambassador-at-large
an ambassador who is not assigned to a particular diplomatic post but is appointed on a special mission.
Contemporary Examples
But ambassador-at-large Luis CdeBaca’s target is, simply, slavery.
Obama’s Slavery Czar Lynn Sherr November 23, 2009
Three years ago, Jean was made an ambassador-at-large by Haitian President René Préval.
When Pop Stars Become Politicians Michaelangelo Matos August 4, 2010
ambassador-at-large Luis CdeBaca fights human slavery for a living.
Obama’s Slavery Czar Lynn Sherr November 23, 2009
ambassador-at-large Luis CdeBaca, a Women in the World summit speaker, fights human slavery for a living.
Obama’s Slavery Czar Lynn Sherr November 23, 2009
noun
an ambassador who is not appointed to a certain country but travels to various places carrying out special duties
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