general agent
- noun
- /ˈdʒɛnərəl ˈeɪdʒənt/
- Jargon
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agente general
- As a general agent, she managed multiple local offices and handled major client accounts.
Examples
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He worked his way up from a sales representative to become the general agent for the region.
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The general agent handled all the claims efficiently.
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The company appointed a general agent to oversee its operations in the Midwest.
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Many general agents work independently in their regions.
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As a general agent for a major insurance company, she was responsible for overseeing multiple branches in the area.
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The general agent negotiated contracts and coordinated business activities for various insurance policies.
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His role as a general agent meant he could make decisions about policy sales without needing approval from headquarters.
Synonyms
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2.8
A person who helps and represents someone in business, legal, or official matters
16
3.2
A person who sells insurance and helps people choose plans
How Authorized
- Jargon
16
3.2
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'an agent with broad or wide authority' is directly derivable from combining 'general' (broad, overall) and 'agent' (representative). This is a compositional, non-idiomatic business/insurance term and follows common noun+modifier patterns (e.g., similar forms in other languages), so a B1 learner who knows both words would likely understand it.
Etymology
The term general agent comes from general (meaning 'broad') and agent (a person who acts for a company). Imagine an agent with one big key and a map who can open many local offices and make deals, and that's why a general agent in insurance has wide power to manage business across a region.