Excellency: meaning, definitions and examples

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excellency

 

[ หŒษ›kหˆsษ›lษ™nsi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

formal address

Excellency is an honorific style traditionally applied to certain high-ranking officials, particularly those in government or diplomatic positions. It is often used as a form of address for ambassadors and governors. The term signifies respect and acknowledges the individual's status and role in society. Although usage can vary between countries and cultures, it conveys a sense of dignity and is often associated with positions of authority and leadership.

Synonyms

eminence, grandeur, honor

Examples of usage

  • Her Excellency the Ambassador presented her credentials.
  • We are honored to welcome His Excellency to our gathering.
  • Excellency, your guidance is invaluable in this matter.

Translations

Translations of the word "excellency" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น excelรชncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคคเฅเค•เฅƒเคทเฅเคŸเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Exzellenz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keunggulan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพัะบะพะฝะฐะปั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ekstaza

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ“่ถŠๆ€ง

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท excellence

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ excelencia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mรผkemmellik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ์›”ํ•จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชููˆู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ excelence

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ excelencia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ“่ถŠ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odliฤnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frรกbรฆr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏะทะดั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒฌแƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒขแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผkษ™mmษ™llik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ excelencia

Etymology

The word 'excellency' originated from the Latin term 'excellentia', which means 'excellence'. It was adopted into Middle English in the late 14th century and has evolved to denote a title of respect for certain dignitaries and officials. Historically, it has been associated with nobility and high social rank, as well as the exceptional qualities those individuals were believed to possess. The usage of 'excellency' has spread across cultures, with variations found in different languages and addressing forms in diplomatic contexts. In modern times, the title continues to hold significance in formal environments, highlighting an individual's esteemed position within government and international relations.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,305, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.