headteacher

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Etymology

From head + teacher.

Noun

headteacher (plural headteachers)

1. (UK, Irish) The most senior teacher in a school who is responsible for its management and administration.

   I had to go and see the headteacher about my attitude.

Synonyms

• principal
• head
• headmaster m
• headmistress f
• school director

Translations

• German: Schulleiter
• Portuguese: diretor, diretora

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