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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 rest comes from supporters, including companies, said headmaster Stuart Worden.

From Barron's ● Apr. 27, 2026

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

“Did I hear the headmaster leaving? Am I allowed to look after my patients now?”

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling

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

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2025

“One of the greatest challenges that classical Christian schools and classical charter schools face today is finding qualified headmasters and administrators,” said David Diener, former Hillsdale Academy headmaster and education lecturing professor.

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

“Sometimes headmasters tell us that they don’t quite understand how the policy works and they refuse to admit the children,” she said.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 11, 2022

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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