headmaster — The male head teacher of a school, especially a private or boarding school
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The male head teacher of a school, especially a private or boarding school
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhedˌmæstər/
Korean meaning: (특히 사립학교나 기숙학교의) 남성 교장
Korean pronunciation: 헤드-마스-터 (강세: 헤드)
Example Sentences
- Our new headmaster used to be a professional magician before becoming an educator.
- The headmaster caught three students sneaking out to buy pizza during lunch break.
- The headmaster has been running this boarding school for over twenty years.
headmaster
NOUN//ˈhedˌmæstər//
The male head teacher of a school, especially a private or boarding school
Male head teacher of private school
Even the headmaster can't master every disaster!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
16세기에 'head'(머리, 우두머리)와 'master'(주인, 선생)가 결합되어 만들어진 합성어로, 학교의 최고 책임자를 의미하게 되었습니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Our new headmaster used to be a professional magician before becoming an educator.”
“The headmaster caught three students sneaking out to buy pizza during lunch break.”
“The headmaster has been running this boarding school for over twenty years.”
“Students must get permission from the headmaster before organizing any school events.”
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