Messenger/ˈmesɪndʒər/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context Originally, messengers physically traveled to deliver information. In ancient times, a messenger ran miles to deliver the king's decree. Pro Tip 2/3Trustworthy Figure A messenger is often trusted by both the sender and receiver. The general chose his most loyal soldier as his messenger. Pro Tip 3/3Not the source A messenger conveys the message but is not the originator. Don't blame the messenger for the bad news.