The difference between Circuit intendant and Intendant

When used as nouns, circuit intendant means the chief magistrate of a imperial chinese circuit, overseeing both its civil operation and local defense, whereas intendant means administrator of an opera house or theater.


Intendant is also adjective with the meaning: attentive.

check bellow for the other definitions of Circuit intendant and Intendant

  1. Circuit intendant as a noun (historical):

    The chief magistrate of a imperial Chinese circuit, overseeing both its civil operation and local defense.

  1. Intendant as a noun (UK):

    Administrator of an opera house or theater.

  2. Intendant as a noun (dated):

    One who has the charge, direction, or management of some public business; a superintendent.

    Examples:

    "an intendant of finance"

  3. Intendant as a noun (historical):

    A governor in various specific contexts, including certain South American countries; the kingdoms of Spain, Portugal, and France; and imperial China.

  1. Intendant as an adjective (obsolete):

    attentive

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