Delegates: meaning, definitions and examples
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delegates
[ ˈdɛlɪɡət ]
politics
A person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular, an elected representative sent to a conference.
Synonyms
ambassador, envoy, representative
Examples of usage
- The delegates from each state gathered for the national convention.
- She was chosen as a delegate to represent her district at the international summit.
delegate or entrust (a task or responsibility) to another person.
To entrust (a task or responsibility) to another person, typically one who is less senior than oneself.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She delegates the tasks to her team members effectively.
- The manager delegates authority to his subordinates.
Translations
Translations of the word "delegates" in other languages:
🇵🇹 delegados
🇮🇳 प्रतिनिधि
🇩🇪 Delegierte
🇮🇩 delegasi
🇺🇦 делегати
🇵🇱 delegaci
🇯🇵 代表
🇫🇷 délégués
🇪🇸 delegados
🇹🇷 delegeler
🇰🇷 대리인
🇸🇦 ممثلين
🇨🇿 delegáti
🇸🇰 delegáti
🇨🇳 代表
🇸🇮 delegati
🇮🇸 fulltrúar
🇰🇿 делегаттар
🇬🇪 დელეგატები
🇦🇿 nümayəndələr
🇲🇽 delegados
Etymology
The word 'delegate' originated from the Latin word 'delegatus', which means 'sent on a mission'. It first appeared in English in the late 15th century. The concept of delegating authority or representation has been essential in various fields, especially in politics and business, to distribute tasks and responsibilities effectively among individuals or groups. Delegates play a crucial role in decision-making processes, negotiations, and representing interests at conferences or meetings.
See also: delegate, delegated, delegating, delegation.