Definition

A person who represents the pope in foreign countries and has important tasks, such as delivering official items to newly appointed cardinals.

Example

The ablegate was sent to deliver the cardinal's insignia during the ceremony.

Conversation

Did you know there’s an ablegate who travels to different countries?

Really? I had no idea what that was until now.

Yeah, they have some pretty important duties, like delivering messages.

That sounds fascinating! I wonder what kind of messages they carry.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To send someone or something to a different place, especially to another country.

Example

The diplomat was able to ablegate the message to the foreign office.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how much we could learn if we could ablegate our experiences abroad?

That sounds interesting! Traveling really opens up new perspectives.

Exactly! I wish more people had the chance to ablegate their knowledge.

Root Explanation

Ablegate is derived from the Latin 'ab-' (meaning away) and 'legare' (meaning to send). The term originally referred to someone sent away on a mission or as a representative.

Memory Tip

Think of someone being 'sent away' ('ab-') on a mission ('legare') — that's why ablegate means to send someone away as a representative.

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