Synonyms for
Agency
Definition
Agency means an organization that provides a particular service on behalf of another person, company, or government agency.
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- exercise agency
- sense of agency
- lack of agency
- agency of change
- human agency
- agency and responsibility
- agency in decision-making
Word family
Usage note
Agency refers to the capacity of an individual or group to act independently and make their own free choices. It is often contrasted with structure, which refers to the social forces that limit choice and action.
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Example sentences
- The government agency was responsible for issuing passports.
- John hired an agency to help him find a new job.
- The advertising agency created a new campaign for the product.
- The travel agency booked our flight and hotel.
- The agency provided us with excellent customer service.
Quotes
The agency of man is given by God alone.
The agency of the human mind is infinite.
The agency of the government should be used to promote the general welfare.