legation
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/lɪˈɡeɪʃn/
🇬🇧
/lɪˈɡeɪʃn/
noun
R
A group of people who work for their government in another country, but not as important as an embassy.
The new legation was established to strengthen diplomatic ties between the two nations.
R
The building where these people work and represent their government.
The legation building was an impressive structure in the heart of the city.
translation
A group of people who work for their government in another country, but not as important as an embassy.; The building where these people work and represent their government.
Word Forms
Plural
legations