plenipotentiary

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˌplɛn.ɪ.pəʊˈtɛn.ʃər.i/ or /ˌplɛn.ɪ.pəʊˈtɛn.ʃi.ər.i/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /plɛn.ɪ.poʊˈtɛn.ʃ(i)ər.i/ or /plɛn.ɪ.pəˈtɛn.ʃi.ɛr.i/

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Noun

Singular plenipotentiary

Plural plenipotentiaries

1. (countable) A plenipotentiary is a person who has the full authority to represent their government in a foreign country.