postmaster
/'poust,mɑ:stə/
Definition
Noun: 1. The official in charge of a post office: A "postmaster" is the person who manages and oversees the operations of a post office. This includes supervising staff, handling customer service, and ensuring the efficient processing and delivery of mail.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The postmaster announced new hours for the local branch.
- If you have a complaint about a lost package, you should speak to the postmaster.
- She was appointed postmaster of the city's main postal facility.
Advanced Usage
- "Postmaster General": This is the title for the executive head of a national postal service. It is a distinct, high-ranking position, not simply a senior postmaster.
- The Postmaster General testified before Congress about the future of the postal service.
Variants and Related Words
- Postmistress (n): A dated term for a female postmaster. The gender-neutral "postmaster" is now standard.
- Postmastery (n, rare): The office, position, or jurisdiction of a postmaster.
Synonyms
- Postal official: A general term for someone holding an administrative position within the postal service.
- Mail superintendent: A less common term with a similar managerial meaning.
Related Phrases
- To contact the postmaster: This phrase is commonly used in both physical and digital contexts. In email systems, the "postmaster" is the administrator responsible for dealing with email abuse and delivery issues.
- Please report spam emails to the postmaster at your email provider.
Noun
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the person in charge of a post office
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