superintendent

[soo-per-in-ten-duhnt, soo-prin-] / ˌsu pər ɪnˈtɛn dənt, ˌsu prɪn- /

NOUN

person who oversees organization

Synonyms

STRONGEST

administrator chief controller curator custodian director inspector manager supervisor

STRONG

boss caretaker conductor foreperson governor head overseer sitter super

WEAK

head person straw boss zookeeper

Antonyms

STRONGEST

employee worker

Example Sentences

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Beutner served as superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District from 2018 to 2021.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

"Sorry to press you on this superintendent but you would have expected a call to be made," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

A superintendent assigned to the case gives George free rein to pursue his theories.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Sandra Rodriguez, assistant superintendent for student services at San Bernardino City Unified, had kept a close eye on Honey for years.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

“Just need to get the superintendent a little water.”

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez

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