English Explanatory Dictionary

headmaster

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A male headteacher.

Pronunciation

/ˈhɛdˌmæstɚ/ /ˈhɛdˌmɑːstə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-headmaster.wav

Word forms

headmaster headmasters

Etymology

From head + master.

Synonyms

principal

Derived words

headmasterly headmastership
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