proxy vs agent

proxy and agent both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
proxy	Yes	No	No	No
agent	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, agent is a hypernym of proxy; that is, agent is a word with a broader meaning than proxy:

proxy: a person authorized to act for another
agent: a representative who acts on behalf of other persons or organizations

proxy (noun)	agent (noun)
a power of attorney document given by shareholders of a corporation authorizing a specific vote on their behalf at a corporate meeting	the semantic role of the animate entity that instigates or causes the happening denoted by the verb in the clause
a person authorized to act for another	an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
	a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
	a representative who acts on behalf of other persons or organizations
	any agent or representative of a federal agency or bureau
	a substance that exerts some force or effect

Difference between proxy and agent

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