Headteacher

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The most senior teacher in a school who is responsible for its management and administration. Ireland, UK

    "I had to go and see the headteacher about my attitude."

Synonyms

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headheadheadmasterheadmasterheadmistressheadmistress

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"The headteacher uses unorthodox methods."

Etymology

From head + teacher.

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