minister resident
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of minister resident
An Americanism dating back to 1840–50
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Washington had a consul, charg� d'affaires or "minister resident" to the Papal States from 1797 to 1867, when, with the impending collapse of the Pope's regime, the U.S. legation was closed down.
From Time Magazine Archive
When the daughter of our late minister resident appeared in the cathedral with one, the innovation was the subject of severe remark.
From The Andes and the Amazon Across the Continent of South America by Orton, James
The proxenus is generally compared to the modern consul or minister resident.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 7 "Horticulture" to "Hudson Bay" by Various
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 White, Andrew Dickson
It happened, however, that previous to his arrival at Lisbon the Queen had appointed a minister resident to the United States.
From A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 1, part 1: George Washington by Richardson, James D. (James Daniel)
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