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pl. postmasters general.the executive head of the postal system of a country.[1620-30]
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Postmaster general — Un Postmaster General est le titre donné dans les pays anglo saxons au chef du système postal du pays. Dans beaucoup de pays, cette fonction est occupée par un homme politique qui a souvent eu rang d un poste gouvernemental. Quelques exemples… … Wikipédia en Français
Postmaster-general — Post mas ter gen er*al, n.; pl. {Postmasters general}. The chief officer of the post office department of a government. In the United States the postmaster general is a member of the cabinet. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
postmaster general — (PMG) The chief executive officer of the USPS who is named by and serves at the pleasure of the Board of Governors. As a member of the Board, this officer appoints the deputy postmaster general jointly with the Board … Glossary of postal terms
postmaster general — n. pl. postmasters general the head of a government s postal system … English World dictionary
Postmaster General — A Postmaster General is the national politician in charge of the postal system of a country. In most nations he or she is an appointed official of cabinet rank. See: * Postmaster General of the United Kingdom * United States Postmaster General *… … Wikipedia
Postmaster General — Ein Postmaster General ist der oberste Chef einer Postbehörde in folgenden englischsprachigen Ländern: Postmaster General of Canada Postmaster General of New Zealand Postmaster General of Sri Lanka Postmaster General of the United Kingdom… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Postmaster General — Un Postmaster General est le titre donné dans les pays anglo saxons au chef du système postal du pays. Dans beaucoup de pays, cette fonction est occupée par un homme politique qui a souvent eu rang d un poste gouvernemental. Quelques exemples… … Wikipédia en Français
Postmaster General des États-Unis — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Postmaster General. Le Postmaster General des États Unis (Postmaster General se traduit par « Maître des Postes Général ») est le chef de l United States Postal Service, le service postal américain.… … Wikipédia en Français
Postmaster General of the United Kingdom — The Postmaster General in the United Kingdom is a defunct ministerial position in HM Government. Aside from maintaining the postal system, the Telegraph Act of 1868 established the Postmaster General s right to exclusively maintain electric… … Wikipedia
Postmaster General of Sri Lanka — The Postmaster General of Sri Lanka is the appointed head of Sri Lanka Post, which is a government department. The current Postmaster General is K. A. S. Senadheera. HistoryIn 1815, the British took control of the entire country. They re… … Wikipedia
Postmaster General of Canada — The Postmaster General of Canada was the Canadian cabinet minister responsible for the Post Office Department (Canada Post). In 1851, management of the post office was transferred from Britain to the provincial governments of the Provinces of… … Wikipedia
