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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

"I bumped into my son's old headmaster, and as an avid Sunderland fan, he would travel up for games," he said.

From BBC Apr. 24, 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

Their headmaster came and took them to the lion’s cage.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane

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

From Barron's Oct. 29, 2025

Her portrait subjects have ranged from members of Congress to headmasters to historical figures.

From New York Times Sep. 7, 2022

“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 lamps in Dumbledore’s office were lit, the portraits of previous headmasters were snoring gently in their frames, and the Pensieve was ready upon the desk once more.

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




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