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- [li-gey-shuh n]
- /lɪˈgeɪ ʃən/
- /lɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [li-gey-shuh n]
- /lɪˈgeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of legation word
- noun legation a diplomatic minister and staff in a foreign mission. 1
- noun legation the official headquarters of a diplomatic minister. 1
- noun legation the office or position of a legate; mission. 1
- noun legation A diplomatic minister, especially one below the rank of ambassador, and their staff. 1
- noun legation diplomatic mission headed by minister 1
- noun legation premises of such a mission 1
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Origin of legation
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English legacion < Latin lēgātiōn- (stem of lēgātiō) embassy. See legate, -ion
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Parts of speech for Legation
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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legation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
legation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for legation
noun legation
- delegation — A delegation is a group of people who have been sent somewhere to have talks with other people on behalf of a larger group of people.
- agency — An agency is a business which provides a service on behalf of other businesses.
- office — Microsoft Office
- authority — The authorities are the people who have the power to make decisions and to make sure that laws are obeyed.
- function — the kind of action or activity proper to a person, thing, or institution; the purpose for which something is designed or exists; role.
Antonyms for legation
noun legation
- keeping — board and lodging; subsistence; support: to work for one's keep.
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