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relegate

Relegate (verb) means Exile, banish, remove, or send away.

verb
1
Exile, banish, remove, or send away.
2
Exile or banish to a particular place.
3
Remove (oneself) to a distance from something or somewhere.
4
Banish from proximity to Rome for a set time; compare relegate.
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Etymology

First attested in 1561, borrowed from Latin relēgātus, the past participle of relēgō (“to dispatch, banish”).

Rhymes for relegate

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of relegate?

"relegate" (verb) means exile, banish, remove, or send away.

What are the different meanings of relegate?

"relegate" has 3 main meanings: 1. Exile, banish, remove, or send away; 2. Exile or banish to a particular place; 3. Remove (oneself) to a distance from something or somewhere.

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