headmaster

noun

head·​mas·​ter ˈhed-ˌma-stər How to pronounce headmaster (audio)
-ˈma-
: a man heading the staff of a private school : principal
headmasterly adjective
headmastership noun

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John Raymond, 62, faces up to 40 years in prison when he is sentenced on Oct. 23 A Louisiana pastor and Christian school headmaster who was once a contestant on Survivor has been convicted of cruelty to juveniles. Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2024 Jonathan Pryce plays the persnickety headmaster who prefers to keep politics outside the school walls. Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2024 The first actor to play headmaster Albus Dumbledore. Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 27 Sep. 2024 In another, headmaster Groff himself can be seen at the altar in a kilt, with Swindells raising his fist in a triumphant pose. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for headmaster 

Word History

First Known Use

1576, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of headmaster was in 1576

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“Headmaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headmaster. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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headmaster

noun
head·​mas·​ter -ˌmas-tər How to pronounce headmaster (audio)
-ˈmas-
: a male head of a private school
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