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headmaster

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


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He said he was also fortunate that his headmaster at school encouraged him down the path of music.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

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

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

At our graduation ceremony, the headmaster announced that my score was the highest not only in our school but in all of Mutare.

From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda

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

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

From Seattle Times Apr. 29, 2017

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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