intendant

Noun

1. (UK) The administrator of an opera house or theater.
2. (dated) One who has the charge, direction, or management of some public business; a superintendent.
3. 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.

Adj

Attentive.

Etymology

Originally and usually from French intendant, but translating Spanish or Chinese equivalents in some contexts.

Synonyms

steward

conductor

curator

dean

director

equerry

executive

footman

groom

manager

principal

stableman

boss

wielder

Translations

intendent

intendant

Pferdeknecht

Stallknecht

Reitknecht

διευθυντής

intendant

المشرف

intendente

Intendant