master — a person who has control or authority over others
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who has control or authority over others
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmæstər/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks it's the master of the house, but it can't even open a can of food.
- She mastered Korean so well that even Koreans ask her for grammar advice.
- The master bedroom is so big that I need GPS to find the bathroom.
master
NOUN[/ˈmæstər/]
a person who has control or authority over others
The castle master commands his servants from the courtyard steps
The master stays calm while his rival plays faster toward disaster!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin magister, which itself originated from magnus meaning 'greater' or 'great'. During the Medieval period, the term evolved to denote a skilled craftsman within guild systems or an academic teacher, reflecting the elevated status associated with mastery of a craft or discipline.
Breakdown
Latin magister (teacher, chief) derives from magnus (great, greater) + the comparative agent suffix -ister. The term passed through Old French maistre before arriving in Middle English as master.
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📝Examples
“My cat thinks it's the master of the house, but it can't even open a can of food.”
“She mastered Korean so well that even Koreans ask her for grammar advice.”
“The master bedroom is so big that I need GPS to find the bathroom.”
“To master English, you need consistent practice every day.”
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