Synonyms & related words for deputation

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of deputation — including delegation, commission, mission, committee, legation, subcommittee. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to deputation

Explore words related to deputation — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include delegacy, delegating, vicegerency, depute, relegating, delegated, secretaryship, directorate. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for deputation

Common synonyms for deputation include delegation, commission, mission, committee, legation, subcommittee, appointment — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does deputation come from?

The word deputation breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root put-, from Latin puto (“reckon, think”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.