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subdelegate

subdelegate

8.4
A person chosen by a main representative to act for them
  • noun
  • /ˌsʌbˈdɛlɪɡɪt/
  • Formal
translation icon : subdelegado
  • As the subdelegate for her district, she represented the views of her constituents in the larger assembly.
  • district subdelegates

Examples

  • Radio Mil recently reported the false arrest of a Mayan leader who is also the subdelegate for the PRI in Akumal.

    Academic text (1996)

  • The central viceregal administration, provincial intendants, district subdelegates, and urban governments lost power to the army.

    Academic text (1990)

  • During wartime, regional army leaders paid little heed to intendants, subdelegates, urban ayuntamientos, or other officials who stood in their way.

    Academic text (1990)

  • These officers had to share power with provincial intendants, district subdelegates, city and town councils, and a variety of different bureaucrats who watched over their own prerogatives and acted to prevent any growth of the martial jurisdiction.

    Academic text (1990)

  • The subdelegate organized the community meeting under the guidance of the main delegate.

  • He was appointed as a subdelegate to ensure that the interests of smaller towns were heard at the conference.

Synonyms

subordinate
vssubdelegate
38 4.6

A person with a lower job rank who follows another's orders

works under another's authority because they were chosen to act for them
subagent
vssubdelegate
  • Formal
1 6.8

A person an agent hires to act for their client with limited power

acts under direct authority of another official rather than via appointment
adjoint
vssubdelegate
9.5

A person who helps and acts for someone in charge

serves under another official specifically to carry tasks passed down

Surface Forms

subdelegate singular
subdelegates plural

Morphology

subdelegate = delegate (transparent) = sub + delegate

The prefix 'sub-' meaning 'under' or 'secondary' combines directly with 'delegate' to indicate a subordinate delegate; this is a straightforward productive prefixation.

Etymology

The word subdelegate is built from the prefix sub- meaning 'under' and the familiar word delegate, a person chosen to do a task for others. So a subdelegate is someone who works 'under' another delegate and helps carry out their duties.