leger
adjective · noun
Form of leg , comparative of leg.
Simple meaning
Lying or remaining in a place.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
lehjerSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈlɛdʒɚ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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adjective
Lying or remaining in a place; hence, resident.
noun
An ambassador or minister resident at a court or seat of government; a leiger or lieger.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Lying or remaining in a place; hence, resident.
Used this way, leger is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly unfavourable pull. It criticises, but without shouting.
- Emotional tone
- Negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Serious and weighty
- Usage feel
- Critical but measured
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