legatus — meaning in English

English meaning

• ambassador noun A diplomat of the highest rank sent by one country to represent it in another.
• deputy noun A person who is second-in-command and acts on behalf of a senior officeholder.
• envoy noun A person sent by a government or organisation to represent it in dealings with another, especially on a specific mission.
• legate noun An official representative sent by the pope on a special church mission.
• lieutenant noun A junior commissioned officer rank in the army, air force, or marines, ranking below captain.

Senses

legatus is used for these senses in English:

• ambassador A diplomat of the highest rank sent to a foreign court to represent there their sovereign or country. (Sometimes called ambassador-in-residence)
• ambassador An official messenger and representative.
• envoy A representative.
• legate An ambassador or messenger.

ambassador — full definition

1. noun A diplomat of the highest rank sent by one country to represent it in another.
2. noun A person who represents or promotes an organization, brand, or cause, often informally.

deputy — full definition

1. noun A person who is second-in-command and acts on behalf of a senior officeholder.
2. noun A law enforcement officer who works under a county sheriff, especially in the US.
3. noun A member of a legislative body in certain countries, such as France.