(leg-ate) 2 syllables

Definition


noun.
1 a messenger or envoy or delegate; 2 RC Church an emissary to a foreign state representing the Pope; 3 an assistant to a general or to a consul or magistrate

Example Sentence

The emperor sent a legate to represent him at the meeting.

Synonyms

messenger; envoy; delegate; ambassador

Antonyms

Pope

Rhymes

  • legate