postmaster

/'poust,mɑ:stə/

Thân thiện

The postmaster sorts letters behind the counter.

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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the person in charge of a post office