intendant
nounmasculine/feminine/ĩ.tẽ.'dẽ.tɨ/medium
in·ten·den·te
Definition
A public official of high rank, responsible for the administration of a department, district, or service.
The intendant of police oversaw the security of the capital.
The financial intendant was responsible for tax collection in the province.
Etymology
Do latim 'intendens, -entis', particípio presente de 'intendere' (dirigir, estender).