legate
/ˈlegɪt/noun
1
- a member of the clergy, especially a cardinal, representing the Pope教皇代表; 教皇使节（尤指红衣主教）。
1.1
- archaic an ambassador or messenger〈古〉使节; 信使。
2
- a general or governor of an ancient Roman province, or their deputy（古罗马帝国行省）督军, 总督（亦指其副手）：
the Roman legate of Syria.
罗马驻叙利亚总督。
派生词
legateship
nounlegatine
/-taɪn/ adjective词源
late Old English， from Old French legat, from Latin legatus, past participle of legare 'depute， delegate， bequeath'.