Synonyms of delegations

delegations

noun

plural of delegation

1

as in contingents

a body of persons chosen as representatives of a larger group

a delegation from the local scout troop is being sent to the national jamboree

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contingents
• teams
• squads
• missions
• delegacies
• embassies
• legations
• crews
• detachments
• bands
• companies
• parties
• gangs
• outfits

2

as in mandates

the granting of power to perform various acts or duties

the delegation by the president to the secretary of state of complete control of the nation's foreign policy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mandates
• accreditations
• authorizations
• commissions
• licenses
• empowerments
• promotions
• commendations
• consignments
• facilitations
• entrustments
• orderings

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of delegations

The flurry of Pakistani and Qatari delegations visiting Iran in an effort to sustain the ceasefire has given way to pessimism among regional diplomats. — Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 19 July 2026

The two sides pulled back the following week, each sending delegations to Qatar, which had played a key role in mediating the agreement. — ABC News, 18 July 2026

Organizers expect more than 300 manufacturers and industry specialists to attend, along with official and commercial delegations from over 25 countries. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 16 July 2026

Foreign delegates attend On Friday, a number of official foreign delegations and religious leaders attended a ceremony as Khamenei lay in state. — Hadeel Al-Shalchi, NPR, 6 July 2026

Softer passages accompanied the Qatari and Omani delegations. — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 6 July 2026

A number of visiting foreign dignitaries, including former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and delegations from China, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, India and Afghanistan, also visited the site, according to the official Islamic Republic News Agency. — Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 3 July 2026

According to Rodríguez, 51 international delegations have deployed 3,660 foreign rescuers, 148 canine units and 49 support vehicles to Venezuela. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026

Maine, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania opted to not send delegations, citing costs, scheduling or politicization concerns. — Gary Fields, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026