Official representing a country abroad (8)
I believe the answer is:
diplomat
'official representing a country abroad' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for diplomat that I've seen before include "Official engaged in international negotiations" , "eg Ambassador" , "Official representing a country abroad" , "One who represents his govermnent abroad" , "An ambassador or tactful person" .)