intendant
intendant · intendants
The administrator of an opera house or theaterThe administrator of an opera house or theater.
Meaning
3 senses(UK)The administrator of an opera house or theater.
(dated)One who has the charge, direction, or management of some public business; a superintendent.
an intendant of finance
A governor in various specific contexts, including certain South American countries, and historically in the kingdoms of Spain, Portugal, and France, and in imperial China.
Origin
Originally and usually from French intendant, but translating Spanish or Chinese equivalenOriginally and usually from French intendant, but translating Spanish or Chinese equivalents in some contexts.
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Forms
plural: intendants| Singular | intendant |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsgovernor:governorB1circuit intendant