Polish

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Etymology

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From poseł +‎ -stwo.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /pɔˈsɛl.stfɔ/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɛlstfɔ
  • Syllabification: po‧sel‧stwo

Noun

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poselstwo n

  1. legation, mission (diplomatic assignment)
    Synonym: (Middle Polish) ablegacja
  2. mission (building serving as the base for a mission)
  3. delegation, deputation

Declension

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Further reading

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  • poselstwo in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
  • poselstwo in Polish dictionaries at PWN