legates

noun

Definition of legatesnext
plural of legate
as in ambassadors
a person sent on a mission to represent another the legate was charged with a list of objectives to accomplish on behalf of his country

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  1. ambassadors
  2. envoys
  3. representatives
  4. ministers
Noun
  • Our ambassadors represent our school at events and also lead tours of our building to prospective students and families as well as visitors and business partners.
    Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 20 Dec. 2024
  • In addition, Kendra Scott uses campus ambassadors (called Gems) to increase brand awareness.
    Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of ambassadors
Noun
  • His skill as a mediator made Carter a ready choice for future presidents seeking envoys to navigate crises.
    Scott Kraft, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Decrees announcing dismissals and new appointments of Kyiv's envoys were issued on the president's website on Saturday.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of envoys
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  • The ongoing Starbucks union workers' strike has now expanded to a dozen states, union representatives confirmed to USA TODAY on Monday.
    Natalie Neysa Alund, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Pharmaceutical companies such as Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi have denied the allegations, with representatives stating that the school districts and health plans negotiate the terms of their rebate arrangements.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of representatives
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  • Other ministers told their flocks that God was present even in painful, traumatic moments.
    Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • According to the Universal Life Church's database, there are a plethora of Hollywood stars who are ministers, including Adele, Benedict Cumberbatch, Cardi B, Kathy Griffin, Whoopi Goldberg, Dwayne Johnson and Tom Hanks.
    Gil Macias, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of ministers
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