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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

legates

/ˈlɛɡɪtiːz/ noun · British & US
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What does legates mean?

noun

A legate is a person sent as an ambassador or representative, especially to a foreign country. In the Catholic Church, a legate is a person sent to represent the Pope in a particular place or situation.

Example

"The Pope sent a legate to negotiate a peace treaty between the warring nations."

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