agent general
An 'agent general' is a key representative of a government, often from a Canadian province or an Australian state, stationed abroad to handle various official matters.
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Definition
C1Government Representation
(formal, historical)A chief representative of a provincial or state government in a foreign country, responsible for promoting their government's interests, including trade and diplomacy.
Example
- The agent general for New South Wales played a crucial role in establishing trade agreements in London.
- Historically, the agent general represented the interests of Canadian provinces in key European cities.
C2Religious Administration
(historical, religion)An ecclesiastic elected to manage accounting and other administrative matters for the Church of France.
Example
- In the 18th century, the agent general handled the finances of the Church of France.
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