prepositor

/prɪˈpɒzɪteɪtər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who presides or has authority over a group or institution

“The university’s prepositor was instrumental in resolving the student union dispute.”

2. verb

To act as prepositor or have authority over a group or institution

“The new professor will preposit the department’s annual meeting.”

Synonyms

  • chairman
  • overseer
  • president

Antonyms

  • inferior
  • subordinate