intendant
A governor in various specific contexts, including certain South American countries, and historically in the kingdoms of Spain, Portugal, and France, and in imperial China.
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A governor in various specific contexts, including certain South American countries, and historically in the kingdoms of Spain, Portugal, and France, and in imperial China.
an intendant of finance
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(UK) The administrator of an opera house or theater.
an intendant of finance
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(dated) One who has the charge, direction, or management of some public business; a superintendent.
Intendant means: One who has the charge, direction, or management of some public business; a superintendent.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
intendant means: One who has the charge, direction, or management of some public business; a superintendent.. Register: dated, informal. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
“Did you go dressed as Intendant Kira again?”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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