How to Pronounce "legation"
word
lɪˈɡeɪʃən
li-GAY-shun
lɛɡˈeɪʃən
le-GAY-shun
Definition
A legation is a diplomatic office or mission in a foreign country that is lower in rank than an embassy, or refers to the staff who work there.
IPA Transcription
American English
lɪˈɡeɪʃən
British English
lɛɡˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
li-GAY-shun
UK
le-GAY-shun
Listen in Context
The French legation was located in the city center.
He worked for the British legation in Greece.
The legation sent a letter to the government.
Back in the 1800s, most countries only had a legation, not a full embassy.