Schoolmaster: meaning, definitions and examples
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schoolmaster
[ ˈskuːlmɑːstər ]
education
A schoolmaster is an individual, typically a male, who is in charge of a school, especially at a primary or secondary level. This role often encompasses administrative duties alongside teaching responsibilities. Schoolmasters are often seen as authority figures and leaders in educational settings, playing a crucial role in shaping the academic and moral development of students. The term is less commonly used today, having been largely replaced by the more inclusive term 'teacher'.
Synonyms
educator, headmaster, instructor, teacher.
Examples of usage
- The schoolmaster introduced new teaching methods.
- In his role, the schoolmaster had to oversee the curriculum.
- The old schoolmaster was respected by all the villagers.
- A schoolmaster often acts as a mentor to students.
Translations
Translations of the word "schoolmaster" in other languages:
🇵🇹 diretor de escola
🇮🇳 विद्यालय के प्रधान
🇩🇪 Schulleiter
🇮🇩 kepala sekolah
🇺🇦 директор школи
🇵🇱 dyrektor szkoły
🇯🇵 校長
🇫🇷 directeur d'école
🇪🇸 director de escuela
🇹🇷 okul müdürü
🇰🇷 교장
🇸🇦 مدير المدرسة
🇨🇿 ředitel školy
🇸🇰 riaditeľ školy
🇨🇳 校长
🇸🇮 ravnatelj šole
🇮🇸 skólastjóri
🇰🇿 мектеп директоры
🇬🇪 სკოლის დირექტორი
🇦🇿 məktəb direktoru
🇲🇽 director de escuela
Etymology
The word 'schoolmaster' is derived from the combination of 'school' and 'master'. 'School' traces back to the Latin word 'schola', which means 'leisure' or 'study', and it was used in the educational context as a place of learning. The word 'master', in this context, comes from the Latin 'magister', which means 'one who has control' or 'teacher'. The term has been used since at least the 14th century, and it historically referred to a male in a position of authority in an educational institution, whereas 'schoolmistress' was used for females. Over time, as women increasingly entered the teaching profession, the term 'schoolmaster' has become less common, and educators of all genders are more broadly referred to simply as 'teachers' today. The evolution of this terminology reflects changing attitudes towards gender roles in education.