a title used to address or refer to a high-ranking official, such as an ambassador or governor
2. Roman Catholic Church
a title of bishops and archbishops in many non-English-speaking countries
excellency in American English
(ˈɛksələnsi)
nounWord forms: pluralˈexcellencies
1. [E-]
a title of honor applied to various persons of high position, as an ambassador, bishop, or governor
, preceded by Your or by His or Her
2.
excellence
Word origin
ME excellencie < L excellentia
Examples of 'Excellency' in a sentence
Excellency
`I am reluctant to trust anyone totally, your Excellency.
Leasor, James TANK OF SERPENTS
Know that the President, His Excellency Agha Babrak Karmal, has announced an amnesty.
Shah, Idries KARA KUSH
`London decrypt of the overnight telegrams, Your Excellency.
Shah, Idries KARA KUSH
In other languages
Excellency
British English: Excellency NOUN
You use expressions such as Your Excellency or His Excellency when you are addressing or referring to officials of very high rank, for example ambassadors or governors.
I am reluctant to trust anyone totally, Your Excellency.