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legation

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.60 in modern English

Syllables
lega-tion
IPA
9
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The purpose for which a legate is sent; a legate's mission or commission. Now rare (cf. OED)

noun

The post or office of a legate; a legateship.

noun

A diplomatic mission.

noun

The official residence of a diplomat.

Etymology

From Latin lēgātiō.

Inflected Forms

legations (plural)

Derived Forms

legationary

Synonyms

legateship foreign mission

Rhymes With

information education situation population station association administration operation organization head station nation location

Questions

What does legation mean?
The purpose for which a legate is sent; a legate's mission or commission. Now rare (cf. OED)
Where does legation come from?
From Latin lēgātiō.

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