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headmaster

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


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She approached the headmaster at her conservatory who placed her in a string ensemble before advancing her to the symphony orchestra as a violinist.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 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

David Morton, headmaster of The King's School in Gloucester, which charges pupils between £3,725 and £9,050 a term, says the policy is "misjudged".

From BBC • May 15, 2025

That made several heads turn, Malcolm’s among them, and they saw the headmaster coming out, his gown flapping in the wind.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman