Agent Meaning and Definition


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Agent meaning

Word: Agent

How to pronounce: ˈeɪʤənt

Noun

Definitions:

1. A person who acts on behalf of another person or group.

Example sentences: "In the event of illness, a durable power of attorney enabled her nephew to act as her agent"

2. A person or thing that takes an active role or produces a specified effect.

Example sentences: "Universities are usually liberal communities that often view themselves as agents of social change"


Synonyms:

agents

medium

factor

vehicle

means

instrumentality

instrument

undercover agent

spook

operative

intelligencer

representative

delegate

intermediary

mediator

broker

proxy

deputy

causative

emissary

envoy

procurator

attorney

assignee

undercover


Antonyms:

counterparty


Derivations:

agency

agential


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Agent in Other Languages...

Spanish: Agente

German: Agent

French: Agent

Italian: Agente

Turkish: Ajan


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