Definitions

1. noun

the chief administrator of a school, typically a man.

“The headmaster announced that the school would be closed for a week due to a snowstorm.”

2. noun

the senior master or head of a school or college, especially one that is a member of the teaching staff.

“The headmaster was responsible for overseeing the entire curriculum of the school.”

3. noun

a person who is in charge of a school or college, especially one that is a member of the teaching staff.

“The headmaster played a crucial role in the school’s development over the past decade.”

4. verb

to act as headmaster, especially of a school or college.

“He headmastered the school for over 20 years, earning a reputation as a dedicated educator.”