headmaster

Thân thiện

The headmaster greets students at the school entrance.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The chief administrator or principal of a school, especially a private school: A "headmaster" is the senior male teacher who is in charge of the management and administration of a school. The term is traditionally used for the leader of a private or independent school.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The headmaster announced a new school policy during assembly.
  • Parents requested a meeting with the headmaster to discuss their concerns.

Advanced Usage

• Formal Address: The title "Headmaster" is often used as a formal form of address.
  • "Good morning, Headmaster," the student said respectfully.

Variants and Related Words

• Headmistress (n): The female equivalent of a headmaster.
  • The headmistress was known for her strict but fair leadership.
• Head teacher (n): A more gender-neutral term commonly used in many school systems.
  • The head teacher will be visiting classrooms this week.
• Principal (n): A common synonym, especially in American English and for public schools.
  • The school principal sent a letter to all families.

Synonyms

• Principal: The educator who has executive authority for a school.
• Schoolmaster: A male teacher, often one in charge of a school (somewhat dated).

Related Phrases

• Headmaster's study: Refers to the private office of the headmaster, often where meetings or disciplinary actions occur.
  • The student was asked to report to the headmaster's study.

Học thuật

Noun

1. presiding officer of a school

Từ đồng nghĩa

• schoolmaster
• master