Messenger

usgb/ˈmesɪndʒər/
noun

A person who carries a message or is sent somewhere to do a particular job.

She sent a messenger to call the doctor.
Visual representation of "messenger" - A person who carries a message or is sent somewhere to do a particular job.

Often appears as...

  • send a messenger
  • messenger service
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Historical Context

Originally, messengers physically traveled to deliver information.

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In ancient times, a messenger ran miles to deliver the king's decree.
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Trustworthy Figure

A messenger is often trusted by both the sender and receiver.

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The general chose his most loyal soldier as his messenger.
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Not the source

A messenger conveys the message but is not the originator.

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Don't blame the messenger for the bad news.
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