legate

Noun

A member of the clergy, especially a cardinal, representing the Pope.

ریشه

From Latin 'legatus', past participle of 'legare' meaning 'to send with a commission'.

مثال

• The Pope sent a legate to the conference.
• He served as a papal legate in Africa.
• The legate delivered the Pope's message.

ترکیب‌های رایج

papal legate apostolic legate legate's court legate's powers