admonitrix

/ædˈmɒnɪtrɪks/

Definitions

1. noun

A female head or deputy of a school or an educational institution.

“The headmistress was a strict admonitrix who enforced the rules at the school.”

2. noun

A woman who teaches, guides, or warns others, especially in a moral or spiritual sense.

“The admonitrix at the convent helped her students develop a strong moral compass.”

Synonyms

  • deputy
  • governess
  • headmistress
  • moral guide

Antonyms

  • negligent
  • permissive