games-master
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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
- the teacher in charge of games at a school