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Meaning of legate

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

legate

Pronunciation:/ˈlɛɡət/

noun

Definitions

  1. A deputy representing the pope, specifically a papal ambassador sent on special ecclesiastical missions.

  2. An ambassador or messenger.

  3. The deputy of a provincial governor or general in ancient Rome.

verb

Definitions

  1. To leave as a legacy.