headmaster

noun
UK: /ˌhedˈmɑːstə(r)/
US: /ˌhedˈmæstər/

  1. The person in charge of a school, usually a secondary school or private school.

    1. The headmaster greeted the students on their first day.
    2. Our headmaster implemented several new policies to improve school discipline.

  2. A male teacher who is the principal of a school.

    1. Mr. Smith is the new headmaster of our local school.
    2. The headmaster addressed concerns about funding at the parents' meeting last night.

Synonyms

principal head rector

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "headmaster" in English means: The person in charge of a school, usually a secondary school or private school., A male teacher who is the principal of a school..

The phonetic transcription of "headmaster" is /ˌhedˈmɑːstə(r)/ in British English and /ˌhedˈmæstər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "headmaster": principal, head, rector.

Example usage of "headmaster": "The headmaster greeted the students on their first day.". More examples on the page.