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headmaster

[hed-mas-ter, -mah-ster] / ˈhɛdˈmæs tər, -ˈmɑ stər /


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Teenagers arrive for their day smiling, greeting teachers and the headmaster as they make their way through the corridors.

From Barron's ● Apr. 27, 2026

The longtime teacher, headmaster and arts advocate is still involved with schools he helped launch after Crossroads, including Camino Nuevo Charter and the Tree Academy.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 21, 2026

Founders’ headmaster Jason Caros rejects the allegation of “Christian nationalism” but argues that there is much to be said for those traditional values, pedagogy and curriculum.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 9, 2026

"We always said he was born to be a headmaster, and sure enough, he went on to teach and become head of not one but multiple schools," he wrote.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2025

“Doubtless it was, at least against his policy. Aside from being the orphanage director, Mr. Rutger is headmaster of your academy, is he not? I believe he gets paid per student.”

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart

She said headmasters at schools that received the meals from the same kitchen should monitor their pupils.

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2025

“This program helps to meet the need for trained headmasters by providing administrative training as part of the offered coursework.”

From Washington Times ● Apr. 13, 2022

He warned the situation could arise where two schools in the same town "could have different policies developed by headmasters with a particular view".

From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2022

The spokeswoman says all former Choate headmasters receive the life trustee designation.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 29, 2017

Harry suddenly noticed that every single one of the old headmasters and headmistresses in the portraits around the walls was awake and listening in on their conversation.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling




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