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legation

 

[ lɪˈɡeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

diplomatic relations

The act of sending a diplomat as an official representative of a country to another country, especially for negotiations or discussions.

Synonyms

delegation, embassy

Examples of usage

  • The legation was established to improve diplomatic relations between the two countries.
  • The ambassador led the legation to discuss the trade agreement.
Context #2 | Noun

historical context

A diplomatic mission or office of a government in a foreign city.

Synonyms

consulate, mission

Examples of usage

  • The legation in Paris was responsible for handling diplomatic affairs with France.
  • The legation building served as the official residence of the ambassador.

Translations

Translations of the word "legation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 legação

🇮🇳 दूतावास

🇩🇪 Gesandtschaft

🇮🇩 kependudukan

🇺🇦 посольство

🇵🇱 poselstwo

🇯🇵 公使館 (こうしかん)

🇫🇷 légation

🇪🇸 legación

🇹🇷 elçilik

🇰🇷 공사관 (공사관)

🇸🇦 بعثة دبلوماسية

🇨🇿 legace

🇸🇰 legácia

🇨🇳 公使馆 (gōng shǐ guǎn)

🇸🇮 poslanstvo

🇮🇸 sendiráð

🇰🇿 елшілік

🇬🇪 საელჩო

🇦🇿 səfirlik

🇲🇽 legación

Word origin

The word 'legation' originates from the Latin word 'legatio', which means 'a sending as an envoy'. In ancient Rome, legations were official missions sent by the Roman Senate to foreign countries. The concept of legations evolved over time to represent diplomatic offices and missions in foreign territories. Legations played a crucial role in maintaining diplomatic relations and facilitating negotiations between nations.

See also: leg, legacy, legal, legatee, legend, legible, legs.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,269, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.