excellency
noun/ˈɛksələnsi/
Frequency rank: #8,197 most common English word
Meaning
A title of honor given to high-ranking officials such as ambassadors or governors.
Example sentence
The ambassador was addressed as Your excellency during the formal ceremony.
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