legates

The word “legates” has 2 syllables: leg-ates

It's pronounced as /ˈlɛɡɪts/

What is synonym and antonym for legates?

In the thesaurus, “legates” has 25 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for legates along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for legates

agents
ambassadors
ambassadresses
apostles
consuls
couriers
delegates
deputations
deputies
detachments
diplomats
emissaries
envoys
evangelists
foreign ministers
legations
messengers
ministers
missionaries
mouthpieces
nuncios
procurators
proxies
representatives
spokespeople

Meanings of legates

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.

Example Sentences

The pope sent his trusted legates to negotiate the terms of peace.
Roman legates often held significant power in the provinces they governed.
The council welcomed the arrival of the foreign legates with a formal ceremony.
Several legates were appointed to oversee the implementation of the treaty.
In medieval Europe, papal legates played crucial roles in both politics and religion.

On this page you'll find 25 synonyms or another words to legates, such as: agents, ambassadors, ambassadresses, apostles, consuls, couriers, delegates.

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