agent general
UK/ˌeɪdʒənt ˈdʒɛn(ə)ɹəl/
agent general noun: the representative of a British colony or, later, of a Canadian province or Australian state in key cities abroad.
Noun
agent general (plural agents general)
- The representative of a British colony or, later, of a Canadian province or Australian state in key cities abroad.
- An ecclesiastic elected to manage accounting and other matters for the Church of France.
- Appointed in 1780 to the position of agent-general of the clergy, he determined at once to make the most of the appointment.1932, Duff Cooper, Talleyrand, Folio Society, published 2010, page 15
agent general meaning in Tamil
agent general in Tamil
- தலைமை முகவர்
Synonyms of agent general
- delegate general
Forms of agent general
| plural | agents general |
|---|---|
| alternative form | agent-general |
Origin of agent general
From agent + general, after French agent général, Italian agente generale.
Questions about agent general
- What does agent general mean?
- Agent general means the representative of a British colony or, later, of a Canadian province or Australian state in key cities abroad.
- What is agent general in Tamil?
- Agent general in Tamil is தலைமை முகவர். See Agent general meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is agent general?
- Agent general is a noun.
- How do you pronounce agent general?
- Agent general is pronounced /ˌeɪdʒənt ˈdʒɛn(ə)ɹəl/ (UK).
- What is the plural of agent general?
- The plural of agent general is agents general.
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