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resident–general
noun
Definition of resident–general
residents–general
orresident–generals
: a political resident of high rank; specifically : one serving as the principal administrative officer in a French North African territory
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Origin and Etymology of resident–general
French résident général, from résident resident (from Latin resident-, residens) + général general, from Latin generalis
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