legate

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see also: Legate

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈlɛɡət/

Noun

legate (plural legates)

1. A deputy representing the pope, specifically a papal ambassador sent on special ecclesiastical missions.
2. An ambassador or messenger.
   • 1965, John Fowles, The Magus (novel):

     The dark figure on the raised white terrace; legate of the sun facing the sun; the most ancient royal power.

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

Translations

• French: légat
• German: Legat
• Russian: лега́т

Translations

• German: Gesandte

Translations

• French: légat
• Russian: лега́т

Verb

legate (legates, present participle legating; past and past participle legated)

1. (transitive) To leave as a legacy.

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Legate

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Proper noun

1. Surname

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