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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

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

Baxter said he and fellow councillors had met the headmaster of The King's School about plans for a year of events.

From BBC • May 13, 2025

“I’m not letting you stay. I talked to your headmaster this morning.”

From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick




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