delegation — a group of people chosen to represent a larger group
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a group of people chosen to represent a larger group
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdɛləˈɡeɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The student delegation complained that the cafeteria pizza tasted like cardboard.
- His delegation skills were so poor that he ended up doing everyone's work himself.
- The business delegation brought gifts from their home country.
delegation
NOUN[/ˌdɛləˈɡeɪʃən/]
a group of people chosen to represent a larger group
The international delegation arrived to discuss a new peace agreement.
The delegation represented their country at the global summit. (👥 Representatives + 🤝 Mission → Delegation)
The delegation began the negotiation, leading to lasting cooperation.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'legare', meaning 'to send' or 'to depute', with the prefix 'de-' (away). The word evolved to denote the act of sending someone as a representative or substitute, as when a king dispatches an envoy to another realm.
Breakdown
de- (away, from) + legare (to send, to depute) + -tion (act or result of an action). The suffix -tion was added to form the abstract noun denoting the action of delegating or a group of delegates sent on behalf of another.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The student delegation complained that the cafeteria pizza tasted like cardboard.”
“His delegation skills were so poor that he ended up doing everyone's work himself.”
“The business delegation brought gifts from their home country.”
“Proper delegation allows managers to focus on strategic planning.”
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