How to pronounce plenipotentiary
American English pronunciation
plen-ih-puh-TEN-shuh-ree
- IPA
- /ˌplɛnɪpəˈtɛnʃəɹi/
- Syllables
- plen · ih · puh · TEN · shuh · ree (6 syllables, stress on the 4th)
- Also said
- plen-ih-puh-TEN-shee-air-ee
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What plenipotentiary means
A diplomat given full power to act for a government
In a sentence: The two countries each sent a plenipotentiary to sign the new fishing agreement.
Where it comes from: It comes from a Latin word meaning having full power, made from Latin words for full and powerful. English has used it this way since about 1645.
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