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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).

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