Meaning of the word messenger in English

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messenger

US /ˈmes.ɪn.dʒɚ/

UK /ˈmes.ɪn.dʒɚ/

a person who carries a message or is employed to deliver messages, packages, etc.

Example:

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The king sent a messenger to deliver the urgent news.

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She works as a bike messenger in the city.

Synonym:

courier envoy herald bearer runner

a person who brings news or information

Example:

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He was the messenger of bad news.

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The prophet is considered a divine messenger.

Synonym:

herald emissary envoy delegate representative

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