Delegate and Deputation

Delegate

Delegate noun - A person sent on a mission to represent another.
Usage example: the delegate had a list of concerns to discuss with the country's new prime minister

Deputation and delegate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Deputation" instead a noun "Delegate".

Deputation

Deputation noun - A group of representatives or delegates.
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Synonyms for Deputation

Delegate and deputation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Delegate" instead a noun "Deputation".

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