English Explanatory Dictionary

legate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A deputy representing the pope, specifically a papal ambassador sent on special ecclesiastical missions.
  2. An ambassador or messenger.
  3. The deputy of a provincial governor or general in ancient Rome.
verb
  1. To leave as a legacy.
  2. past participle of legate
noun
  1. A legacy or bequest.
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/ˈlɛɡɪt/ /ˈlɛɡət/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-legate.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-legate2.wav /ˈliːɡeɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Qwertygiy-legate.wav /ləˈɡeɪt/

Word forms

legate legates legating legated

Etymology

Inherited from Old English legat(e), from Old French legat, from Latin lēgātus, substantivized from the perfect passive participle of lēgō (“to bequeath, send as envoy”).

Related words

legacy legatine legation prolegate

Derived words

legatee legateship
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