Headmaster: meaning, definitions and examples
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headmaster
[ ˈhedˌmæstər ]
education
The headmaster is the chief administrator of a school, responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations, managing staff, and ensuring the academic success of students.
Synonyms
director, headmistress, principal.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| headmaster |
Used primarily in British English to refer to the male head of a school.
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| principal |
Commonly used in American English to refer to the head of a school, regardless of gender.
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| headmistress |
Used primarily in British English to refer to the female head of a school.
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| director |
Can refer to someone who oversees an organization, including non-educational contexts like companies or specific departments.
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Examples of usage
- The headmaster announced a new school policy during the assembly.
- All students must report any issues to the headmaster immediately.
Translations
Translations of the word "headmaster" in other languages:
🇵🇹 diretor
🇮🇳 प्रधानाध्यापक
🇩🇪 Schulleiter
🇮🇩 kepala sekolah
🇺🇦 директор школи
🇵🇱 dyrektor szkoły
🇯🇵 校長 (こうちょう)
🇫🇷 directeur
🇪🇸 director
🇹🇷 müdür
🇰🇷 교장 (gyojang)
🇸🇦 مدير المدرسة
🇨🇿 ředitel
🇸🇰 riaditeľ školy
🇨🇳 校长 (xiàozhǎng)
🇸🇮 ravnatelj
🇮🇸 skólastjóri
🇰🇿 мектеп директоры
🇬🇪 სკოლის დირექტორი
🇦🇿 məktəb direktoru
🇲🇽 director
Etymology
The term 'headmaster' originated in the 1570s in England. It was initially used to refer to the head teacher of a school, usually a male. Over time, the term has evolved to be more gender-neutral, and is now commonly used to refer to the chief administrator of a school regardless of gender.
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