headmaster
UK/'hed'mɑ:stә/US
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Definitions
n.
A man who is the principal of a school, especially a private school.
（男）校长（尤指私立学校）。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedheadhead, top, chief part
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masterroot
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head (chief) + master (teacher in charge) = the chief teacher who runs a school. The 'head = leader' sense applied to a school's top teacher.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The headmaster called an assembly to address the students.
- 2.
She was appointed headmaster of the boys' school.