excellency
Translation
excellency
Examples
His Excellency the Ambassador will arrive shortly.
His Excellency the Ambassador will arrive shortly.
We must address him as 'Your Excellency'.
We must address him as 'Your Excellency'.
Grammar Patterns
((title)) a title of honor for high officials His Excellency the Ambassador will arrive shortly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: eminence, highness
Etymology
From Latin 'excellentia' (superiority), from 'excellere' (to excel).
Memory Tips
It's a formal title for someone who 'excels' at their job, typically a diplomat or governor.