postmaster general
noun
plural postmasters general
: an official in charge of a national post office department or agency
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This is the second contract negotiated since DeJoy was appointed postmaster general in 2020.
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CBS News, 19 Oct. 2024
In the fall of 1947, Hannegan resigned his DNC post and his cabinet position as postmaster general.
—Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Donohue, a New York City native, earlier was deputy assistant postmaster general, and vice president of development at Fairfield University in Connecticut.
—Mike Allen, Axios, 14 Oct. 2024
Wisconsin's top Democrats have scrutinized the postmaster general over mail delays across the state, but officials say those concerns don't extend to absentee ballots in the upcoming election.
—Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 1 Oct. 2024
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CBS News, 19 Oct. 2024
In the fall of 1947, Hannegan resigned his DNC post and his cabinet position as postmaster general.
—Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Donohue, a New York City native, earlier was deputy assistant postmaster general, and vice president of development at Fairfield University in Connecticut.
—Mike Allen, Axios, 14 Oct. 2024
Wisconsin's top Democrats have scrutinized the postmaster general over mail delays across the state, but officials say those concerns don't extend to absentee ballots in the upcoming election.
—Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Postmaster general.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/postmaster%20general. Accessed 16 Jan. 2025.
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