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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

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

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

Harry distinctly remembered his headmaster telling him years before, “I don’t need a cloak to become invisible.”

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" 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

"You got to know his headmasters and his teachers very well because you were always getting phone calls to come and explain," his father laughs.

From BBC Apr. 29, 2022

“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

“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

That he was the most inspiring and the best loved of all Hogwarts headmasters cannot be in question.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling




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