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noun British.
the steward or manager of a landed estate.
a real-estate agent; realtor.
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Origin of estate agent

First recorded in 1875–80
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British Dictionary definitions for estate agent

estate agent

noun
British an agent concerned with the valuation, management, lease, and sale of propertyUsual US and Canadian name: real-estate agent
the administrator of a large landed property, acting on behalf of its owner; estate manager
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