Definition

Noun: * The teacher in charge of games at a school: A "games-master" is a teacher, typically at a British or Commonwealth school, whose primary responsibility is organizing and supervising sports and athletic activities for students.

Usage

• The term is used to refer to a specific staff position within a school's structure.
• It is a compound noun, traditionally hyphenated, though the unhyphenated form "gamesmaster" is also seen.
• The role is analogous to a "physical education teacher" or "athletic director" in other educational systems.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The new games-master introduced rugby to the school's sports program.
  • All students must report to the games-master for the afternoon's football match.
  • Our games-master was a former county cricket player.

Advanced Usage

• The term can sometimes carry connotations of a traditional, often strict, school sports culture.
• While historically more common, its usage may be perceived as somewhat dated or specifically British.

Variants and Related Words

• Gamesmaster (noun): An alternative spelling without the hyphen.
• Games mistress (noun): The female equivalent of a games-master.
• P.E. teacher / Physical education teacher (noun): A more modern and internationally common term for a teacher specializing in sports and physical health.
• Athletic director (noun): A role often focused on the administration and organization of a school's sports programs.

Synonyms

• Physical education instructor
• Sports teacher
• Gym teacher (informal, chiefly US)

Antonyms

• There is no direct antonym, but other specialized school staff roles form a contrast (e.g., , , ).

Noun

1. the teacher in charge of games at a school