delegation
noun · del-i-GAY-shun
a group of people sent to represent others
प्रतिनिधिमंडल
Usage
a trade delegationlead a delegationan official delegation
Examples
A farmers' delegation met the Agriculture Minister.
The Prime Minister led a trade delegation to Japan.
Common mistake
A delegate of ten teachers met the minister.
A delegation of ten teachers met the minister.
A delegate is one person; a delegation is the group.
Remember: Delegation: a team that speaks for many.
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