excellency
Americannoun
plural
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(usually initial capital letter) Also Excellence. a title of honor given to certain high officials, as governors, ambassadors, and Roman Catholic bishops and archbishops (preceded by his, your, etc.).
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(usually initial capital letter) a person so entitled.
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(usually initial capital letter) the title of the governor general of Canada while in office.
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Usually excellencies. excellent qualities or features.
noun
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a title used to address or refer to a high-ranking official, such as an ambassador or governor
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RC Church a title of bishops and archbishops in many non-English-speaking countries
Other Word Forms
- superexcellency noun
Etymology
Origin of excellency
1275–1325; Middle English excellencie < Latin excellentia. See excellent, -ency
Example Sentences
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"It's just another example of our partnership. And I hope you know, your excellency, that you can count on us."
From Barron's • Oct. 11, 2025
“The document shows Brazil has fulfilled with excellency all the rigid demands of the bidding process,” Brazilian soccer confederation president Ednaldo Rodrigues said.
From Seattle Times • May 15, 2024
“I would request your excellency to kindly convey this small message to the world leaders and big and rich nations to help and save our tiny village from global warming,” she wrote.
From Washington Times • Sep. 26, 2022
"It is clear we will not be able to agree with his excellency the president," Hariri told reporters after meeting.
From Reuters • Jul. 15, 2021
"Is it so?" his excellency answered, dropping his voice at once to a more genial note.
From A Little Wizard by Weyman, Stanley J.
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