noun
legation
Legation (noun) means a diplomatic mission or its official residence, typically ranking below an embassy. Example: “The Swiss legation handled the country's affairs before an embassy was established.”
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A diplomatic mission or its official residence, typically ranking below an embassy.
"The Swiss legation handled the country's affairs before an embassy was established."
"Diplomats gathered at the legation for the ambassador's reception."
How to use legation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA diplomatic office representing a country abroad, historically a step below a full embassy.
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Word forms
- Plural
- legations
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Etymology
From Latin lēgātiō, related to legate — the group or task assigned to an envoy.
Synonyms
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legateship
foreign mission
Related words
Rhymes for legation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “legation” mean?
The word “legation” means a diplomatic mission or its official residence, typically ranking below an embassy. In plain terms, a diplomatic office representing a country abroad, historically a step below a full embassy.
How do you use “legation” in a sentence?
Here is “legation” used in a sentence: “The Swiss legation handled the country's affairs before an embassy was established.”
What part of speech is “legation”?
“Legation” is a noun.
Where does the word “legation” come from?
The word “legation” comes from Latin. From Latin lēgātiō, related to legate — the group or task assigned to an envoy.
