delegation

noun · del-i-GAY-shun

CEFR C1

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.

Useful for

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