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Postmaster general is a noun.
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WHAT DOES POSTMASTER GENERAL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Postmaster General

A Postmaster General, in many countries, is the chief executive officer of the postal service of that country, responsible for oversight over all other Postmasters. The practice of having a government official responsible for overseeing the delivery of mail throughout the nation originated in England, where a Master of the Posts is mentioned in the King's Book of Payments, with a payment of £100 being authorised for Tuke as master of the posts in February 1512. Belatedly, in 1517, he was officially appointed to the office of Governor of the King's Posts, a precursor to the office of Postmaster General of the United Kingdom, by Henry VIII. In 1609 it was decreed that letters could only be carried and delivered by persons authorised by the Postmaster General. Other examples include: ▪ Postmaster General of Canada, beginning in 1867 ▪ Postmaster-General's Department, Australia, beginning in 1901 ▪ Postmaster General of Sri Lanka, beginning in 1815 ▪ Postmasters General of Ireland, 1784-1831 ▪ United States Postmaster General, beginning in 1775 ▪ The head of the Hongkong Post, beginning in 1860...

Definition of postmaster general in the English dictionary

The definition of postmaster general in the dictionary is the executive head of the postal service in certain countries.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE POSTMASTER GENERAL

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WORDS THAT END LIKE POSTMASTER GENERAL

agent-general
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Auditor General
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Synonyms and antonyms of postmaster general in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «postmaster general» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF POSTMASTER GENERAL

Find out the translation of postmaster general to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of postmaster general from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «postmaster general» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

香港邮政署长
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

director general de correos
570 millions of speakers

English

postmaster general
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पोस्टमास्टर जनरल
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

مدير عام البريد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

вообще почтмейстер
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

postmaster geral
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পোস্টমাস্টার জেনারেল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

maître général des Postes
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ketua jawatan pos
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Postminister
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ポストマスター一般
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

전자 메일 관리자 일반
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

General postmaster
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

giám đốc bưu điện
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Postmaster general
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पोस्टमास्टर जनरल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

posta bakanı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ministro delle poste
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Naczelnik ogóle
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

взагалі поштмейстер
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

postmaster general,
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Ταχυδρομείων
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

posmeester algemene
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

postmaster general
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

postmaster general
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of postmaster general

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «POSTMASTER GENERAL»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «POSTMASTER GENERAL» OVER TIME

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «POSTMASTER GENERAL»

Discover the use of postmaster general in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to postmaster general and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Ms. Deputy Postmaster General: How Trusted Leadership, ...
A Message from Jackie A. StrangeFormer Deputy Postmaster GeneralUnited States Postal ServiceNever before in our history has there been a greater needfor individuals to embrace the revitalization and enforcementof ethics.
Jackie A. Strange, Jackie A. Strange, 2011
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The Postmaster General
the P.M.G. There were questions asked of the Postmaster-General, and more than one person wondered whether a question with special notice could not have been got through in time asking him about the condition of the Television Contract; ...
Hilaire Belloc, 2011
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Ms. Deputy Postmaster General: How Trusted Leadership, ...
There were at least three board members who had earlier voted in my favor to be named postmaster general, but their lips were sealed. I have never been more humiliated or felt more alone in my life. I glared at McConnell, but he refused to ...
Jackie A. Strange, 2011
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Letter of William T. Barry, Postmaster General, to the House ...
The Committee deny the lawful right on the part of the Postmaster General to have made any improvement in existing contracts for the transportation of the mail prior to the passage of the law of March 3d, 1825; and they derive all subsequent ...
William Taylor Barry, 1835
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Report of the Postmaster General Post-Office Department Richmond
John Henninger Reagan. agent to report to you in person at Marshall, for consultation on the condition and necessities of the service. • I send you one thousand copies of my circular of March 8th, giving directions to postmasters as to their ...
John Henninger Reagan
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Letter of Hon. Montgomery Blair, postmaster general
\h LETTER HOI. MONTGOMERY BLAIB .*>« POSTMASTER GENERAL, ^ HMtfevif""*'*""*" TO T£ia .MEETING HELD AT THE COOPEE INSTITUTE, N3W YOEK, MARCH 6, 1882. , WASHINGTON; ..PRtKTBD.AT TKE G0SG&i^©SM/GI, OEg ...
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Letter from the Postmaster General, transmitting a list of ...
The Postmaster General, in obedience to the 87th section of the act, entitled “ ./tn act regulating the Post Qflice Esta"blishment,” respectfully reports: That the following post roads have been established more than two years, and have not, in the ...
United States. General Post Office, Return Jonathan Meigs, United States. Congress House, 1822
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The Code of Federal Regulations of the United States of America
The Regional Director will report his findings and make his recommendation to the Assistant Postmaster General, Bureau of Facilities, within 20 days after receipt of the appeal. The Assistant Postmaster General, Bureau of Facilities, will render ...
‎1966
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Political Corruption in America: An Encyclopedia of ...
In February 1875 President Ulysses S.Grant named Tyner second assistant postmaster general, making the Indiana Republican the third most powerful man inside the Post Office Department. During his tenure in that office,from 26 February ...
Mark Grossman, 2003
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Politics Without Power: The National Party Committees
In-Party Chairman as Postmaster General A tradition is supposed to have grown up, by the late 1940's, that the national chairman of the in-party be given the cabinet office of postmaster general. The first national chairman to serve in the ...
Cornelius P. Cotter, Bernard C. Hennessy, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «POSTMASTER GENERAL»

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Postal Service's effort to fire up stamp collectors with modern twist on …
The Postal Service's governing board, former postmaster general Patrick Donahoe and the agency's general counsel were aware of the plan to ... «Omaha World-Herald, Jul 15»
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Technical snag hits postal services
CHENNAI: A technical glitch at the post office in Ashok Nagar has affected all postal services in the area, said Chief Postmaster General Mervin ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
3
Elvis Week 2015 Lineup Includes Largest Ever Auction at Graceland …
... at 8:00 a.m. CDT on August 12, on the front lawn of Graceland with special guests Priscilla Presley and Postmaster General Megan Brennan. «Business Wire, Jul 15»
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Mail boosters win one
In another bit of good news, no one seems to think this should be a problem, thanks to Postmaster General Megan Brennan, who has given ... «News-Press Now, Jul 15»
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Ben Franklin, postal purveyor
A few months after the skirmishes at Lexington and Concord, on July 26, 1775, Franklin was appointed postmaster general of what would ... «Philly.com, Jul 15»
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This Day in History
In 1775, Benjamin Franklin became America's first postmaster general. In 1788, New York became the 11th state to ratify the US Constitution. «Boston Globe, Jul 15»
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Dear USPS: Please say yes to Tieton mosaic plan
If the building needs a paint job, does the postmaster general need to be asked? Doubtful. If the building's current rotting wood slats need to be ... «Yakima Herald-Republic, Jul 15»
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National Newspaper Association: Is the mail on time in rural areas …
We have been discussing this problem with Postmaster General Megan Brennan, who offered her increased attention to this problem. «Morris Sun Tribune, Jul 15»
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Upgraded postal ID card now accepted by BSP, RCBC as …
In an article posted on PHLPost's website early Friday, Postmaster General Josefina dela Cruz said the BSP's security, investigation and ... «GMA News, Jul 15»
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General Election: 566823 eligible for postal voting Featured
According to Postmaster General Rohana Abeyratne, , plans are afoot to begin distribution of official poll cards on 29th of this month while ... «The Official Government News Portal of Sri Lanka, Jul 15»

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