Excellency
Excellency (noun) means a formal title used to address certain high officials, such as ambassadors or governors. Example: “The delegates greeted the ambassador as "Your Excellency.”
How to use Excellency
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA respectful title for a high-ranking official.
Word forms
Excellencies plural, excellencies plural
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Etymology
From Latin excellentia, the same root as "excellence."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Excellency” mean?
The word “Excellency” means a formal title used to address certain high officials, such as ambassadors or governors. In plain terms, a respectful title for a high-ranking official.
How do you pronounce “Excellency”?
“Excellency” is pronounced EHK-suh-luhn-see (/ˈɛk.sə.lən.si/ in IPA).
How do you use “Excellency” in a sentence?
Here is “Excellency” used in a sentence: “The delegates greeted the ambassador as "Your Excellency.".”
What part of speech is “Excellency”?
“Excellency” is a noun.
Where does the word “Excellency” come from?
The word “Excellency” comes from Latin. From Latin excellentia, the same root as "excellence.".
Is “Excellency” a common word?
“Excellency” is an uncommon word in modern English.