intendant

Etymology
Originally and usually from, but translating or  equivalents in some contexts.

Noun

 * 1)  The administrator of an opera house or theater.
 * 2)  One who has the charge, direction, or management of some public business; a superintendent.
 * an intendant of finance
 * 1) 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.
 * 1) 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.

Synonyms

 * ; see also 

Adjective

 * 1)  Attentive.

Noun

 * , administrator
 * 1) quartermaster