Legate Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɫɛɡət

LEG-uht

UK

ˈlɛɡət

LEG-uht

Definition

A legate is an official representative, especially a high-ranking envoy sent by the Pope or a government to speak or act for them. The term is often used in religious or diplomatic contexts.

Usage & Nuances

"Legate" is formal and somewhat archaic, mainly used in historical, religious, or diplomatic texts. Closely related to "papal legate" (a representative of the Pope). Not to be confused with "legatee" (a person who receives a legacy).

• Spanish: legado - enviado papal
• Portuguese (BR): legado - enviado papal
• Portuguese (PT): legado - enviado papal
• Chinese (Simplified): 使節 - 罗马教皇特使
• Chinese (Traditional): 使節 - 羅馬教皇特使
• Hindi: दूत (विशेषतः धार्मिक या कूटनीतिक दूत)
• Arabic: مبعوث (خاصة ديني أو بابوي)
• Bengali: দূত - প্রতিনিধি (প্রধানত ধর্মীয় বা কূটনৈতিক)
• Russian: легат - посланник (высокопоставленный)
• Japanese: 使節（しせつ）- レガト（特にカトリック教会の）
• Vietnamese: sứ thần - đặc sứ
• Korean: 사절 - 특사
• Turkish: elçi - legat (özellikle dini elçi)
• Urdu: نمائندہ خصوصی - سفیر (خاص طور پر مذہبی یا سرکاری)
• Indonesian: legatus - utusan resmi

Example Sentences

The Pope sent a legate to the conference.

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A legate represents their country in another land.

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The king trusted the legate with important messages.

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Before making any decision, the council waited for the legate's report.

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Few people knew the real mission of the Vatican legate.

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Rumors spread quickly after the arrival of the royal legate.

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