minister resident
Americannoun
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ministers resident
plural
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Etymology
Origin of minister resident
An Americanism dating back to 1840–50
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The necessity of this in the case of a minister, resident, and of course obliged to establish a house, is obvious on reflection.
From The Writings of Thomas Jefferson Library Edition - Vol. 6 (of 20) by Thomas Jefferson
I would attach to every embassy three secretaries, to every legation two, and to every post of minister resident at least one.
From Autobiography of Andrew Dickson White — Volume 2 by Andrew Dickson White
Thus, too, what is of great importance throughout the entire service, every ambassador, minister plenipotentiary, or minister resident would possess, or easily command, large experience of various men in various countries.
From Autobiography of Andrew Dickson White — Volume 2 by Andrew Dickson White
In 1889 he was appointed by President Harrison as minister resident and consul-general to the Republic of Hayti, in which capacity he acted until 1891, when he resigned and returned permanently to Washington.
From Frederick Douglass A Biography by Charles W. (Charles Waddell) Chesnutt
William Short was appointed minister resident at the Hague and was commissioned, with Mr. Carmichael, to effect a treaty with Spain.
From Life and Times of Washington, Volume 2 Revised, Enlarged, and Enriched by John Frederick Schroeder
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