Kilo Lingo

/ˈeɪdʒ(ə)nt/

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Translation

A person whose job is to do something for another person, a company or a government.

Word origin

From Latin agens, meaning one who acts or does.

Origin
Latin
Root
agens
English cognates
act, action

Grammar

Gender
Pluralagents

Examples

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This agent works for the government.

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An agent can also do business for you.

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"Agents" is the plural of "agent".

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This word is part of lesson 15.