Agent (Dictionary)

Definition

1. A person capable of carrying out intelligence and operational activities provided that they are in a targeted, effective, or guiding position.
2. A person who acts on behalf of an individual, organization, or state; a representative.

Origin

The word "agent" has been borrowed into Turkish from the French word "agent." In French, "agent" is derived from the Latin word "agens" (meaning doer, mover). The Latin "agens" comes from the verb "agere" (to act, to do).

In Turkish, the word "ajan" (agent) is commonly used to mean spy, operative, or someone assigned to a specific task. It can also mean a representative or intermediary in various contexts, especially bureaucratic or scientific fields.

Usage Areas

Espionage and Intelligence

• Secret Missions: Individuals tasked by states or organizations for information gathering and strategic purposes.
• Provocateurs: Individuals working covertly to incite or manipulate a specific group (agent provocateur).

Representation and Mediation

• Commerce: Representatives conducting business on behalf of a company or organization.
• Law and Diplomacy: Official or unofficial representatives acting on behalf of an individual, organization, or state.

Literature and Popular Culture

• Fictional Characters: Heroes or villains in espionage-themed novels, films, and series.
• Metaphorical Use: Individuals or elements playing a role in the spread of an idea or movement.

Example Sentences

• An agent provocateur working to harm the country was captured.
• The real estate agent was trying to find a suitable house for their client.
• James Bond is known worldwide as a famous agent character.
• The novel tells the story of a double agent.