legation

noun
UK: /lɪˈɡeɪʃən/
US: /lɪˈɡeɪʃən/

  1. A group of people who represent their country in another country, often in a building called a legation; a diplomatic mission lower in rank than an embassy.

    1. The legation building was quite small.
    2. The small nation maintained a legation in the capital city to foster diplomatic ties.

  2. The official headquarters or residence of a diplomatic minister and staff in a foreign country.

    1. The legation hosted a party for the local leaders.
    2. Security around the legation was increased after the threatening phone calls began.

Synonyms

embassy delegation mission

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "legation" in English means: A group of people who represent their country in another country, often in a building called a legation; a diplomatic mission lower in rank than an embassy., The official headquarters or residence of a diplomatic minister and staff in a foreign country..

The phonetic transcription of "legation" is /lɪˈɡeɪʃən/ in British English and /lɪˈɡeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "legation": embassy, delegation, mission.

Example usage of "legation": "The legation building was quite small.". More examples on the page.