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Excellency
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Ex·cel·len·cy  (ks-ln-s)
n. pl. Ex·cel·len·cies Abbr. Exc.
Used with His, Her, or Your as a title and form of address for certain high officials, such as viceroys, ambassadors, and governors.

Excellency [ˈɛksələnsɪ], Excellence
n pl -lencies, -lences
1. (usually preceded by Your, His, or Her) a title used to address or refer to a high-ranking official, such as an ambassador or governor
2. (Christianity / Roman Catholic Church) RC Church a title of bishops and archbishops in many non-English-speaking countries
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Excellency - a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by `Your' or `His' or `Her'; "Your Excellency"
important person, influential person, personage - a person whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events
2.excellency - an outstanding feature; something in which something or someone excels; "a center of manufacturing excellence"; "the use of herbs is one of the excellencies of French cuisine"
characteristic, feature - a prominent attribute or aspect of something; "the map showed roads and other features"; "generosity is one of his best characteristics"
Translations
Excellency [ˈeksələnsɪ] NExcelencia f
His Excellencysu Excelencia f
yes, Your Excellencysí, Excelencia
Excellency [ˈɛksələnsi] n
His Excellency → son Excellence f
Excellency
nExzellenz f; Your/His ExcellencyEure/Seine Exzellenz
Excellency [ˈɛkslənsɪ] n His ExcellencySua Eccellenza


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