English Explanatory Dictionary

Excellency

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of address for certain high officials or dignitaries.
noun
  1. Synonym of excellence; the quality of being excellent.

Pronunciation

/ˈɛk.sə.lən.si/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Excellency.wav

Word forms

Excellency Excellencies

Etymology

From Middle English excellencie, from Latin excellentia.

Synonyms

Excellence

Related words

pre-excellency

Derived words

Excy His Excellency Her Excellency Your Excellency
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