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
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Circuit intendant as a noun (historical):
The chief magistrate of a imperial Chinese circuit, overseeing both its civil operation and local defense.
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Intendant as a noun (UK):
Administrator of an opera house or theater.
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Intendant as a noun (dated):
One who has the charge, direction, or management of some public business; a superintendent.
Examples:
"an intendant of finance"
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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.
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Intendant as an adjective (obsolete):
attentive