Definitions

1. noun

A title of respect for a professor or a school head, especially in ancient Rome.

“The magister of the school addressed the students at the annual graduation ceremony.”

2. noun

A senior official in a medieval university, ranking below a rector but above a bachelor.

“During the medieval period, the magister played a crucial role in academic decision-making.”

3. noun

A master or expert in a particular field or art.

“He was considered a magister of the ancient art of calligraphy.”

4. noun

A title used in some Roman Catholic orders, equivalent to a master.

“The magister of the order was responsible for overseeing the training of new monks.”