amtman
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/ˈæmtˌmæn/
official administrator
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amtman' originates from German, specifically the word 'Amtmann', where 'Amt' meant 'office' and 'Mann' meant 'man'.
Historical Evolution
'Amtmann' was used in medieval German regions to denote an official or administrator, and it eventually became the modern English word 'amtman'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an official or administrator', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a title used for a high-ranking official or administrator in certain German-speaking regions.
The amtman was responsible for overseeing the administration of the district.
Synonyms
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