Overseer: meaning, definitions and examples

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overseer

[ ˌəʊvəˈsɪə ]

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management

A person who supervises or directs the work of others, especially as a job or position of authority.

Synonyms

administrator, manager, supervisor

Examples of usage

The overseer of the construction site ensured that all safety regulations were followed.
As the overseer of the project, he was responsible for delegating tasks to the team members.

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history

A person who was formerly in charge of a plantation or group of workers in a specific region, especially in the context of slavery.

Synonyms

foreman, manager, superintendent

Examples of usage

The overseer on the plantation was known for his harsh treatment of the workers.
The overseer's role in the history of slavery is often overlooked.

Translations

Translations of the word "overseer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 supervisor

🇮🇳 निरीक्षक

🇩🇪 Aufseher

🇮🇩 pengawas

🇺🇦 наглядач

🇵🇱 nadzorca

🇯🇵 監督者 (かんとくしゃ)

🇫🇷 surveillant

🇪🇸 supervisor

🇹🇷 gözetmen

🇰🇷 감독관

🇸🇦 المشرف

🇨🇿 dozorce

🇸🇰 dozorca

🇨🇳 监督者 (jiāndūzhě)

🇸🇮 nadzornik

🇮🇸 eftirlitsmaður

🇰🇿 қадағалаушы

🇬🇪 დამკვირვებელი

🇦🇿 nəzarətçi

🇲🇽 supervisor

Word origin

The term 'overseer' originated in the 16th century and is derived from the Middle English word 'overseren', which means to watch over or supervise. The concept of overseers dates back to the era of slavery in the United States, where overseers were responsible for managing and directing the work of enslaved people on plantations. Over time, the term has evolved to refer to anyone in a position of authority who supervises the work of others.