intendant

[ in-ten-duhnt ]

noun

1. a person who has the direction or management of some public business, the affairs of an establishment, etc.; a superintendent.
2. the title of various government officials, especially administrators serving under the French, Spanish, or Portuguese monarchies.

intendant

/ ɪnˈtɛndənt /

noun

1. history a provincial or colonial official of France, Spain, or Portugal
2. a senior administrator in some countries, esp in Latin America
3. a superintendent or manager

Word History and Origins

Origin of intendant¹

1645–55; < French < Latin intendent- (stem of intendēns ) present participle of intendere to stetch, make an effort (for), attend (to). See intend, -ant

Example Sentences

He told the Intendant that he had brought home some fine venison, and wished his orders about it.

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Well, the story was not badly made up,” said Edward, “only for a stag read man; and what did the Intendant say to that?

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“I hope you are not alarmed at my presence,” said the Intendant, looking earnestly at the two girls.

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Humphrey came out as soon as he perceived the Intendant and his party approaching, and whispered to Edward that all was safe.

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The Intendant dismounted, and ordering everybody but his clerk to wait outside, was ushered into the cottage by Edward.

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