Meaning of ambassadonor | Babel Free

Definitions

Someone selected as an ambassador based at least in part upon their history of political donations or contributions.

neologism

Examples

“Earlier this year, three of Obama’s "ambassadonor" picks raised eyebrows in their confirmation hearing testimony.”

“Stumbles by other "ambassadonors" have played into a Republican narrative that the administration has been giving too many plum assignments to financial contributors.”

“"Jane Hartley is more talented and much more prepared than most of President Obama's 'ambassadonors'," Hendershott said.”

“During the campaign, Biden refused to rule out embracing the tradition of naming what I've called "ambassadonors," but promised in December 2019 "nobody, in fact, will be appointed by me based on anything they contributed."”

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