Meaning of Headmasters
The principal or leader of a school, particularly a private institution.
In simple words: The leader of a school, especially a private one.
Headmasters in a sentence
- The headmaster announced the new school policies during the assembly.
- Parents met with the headmasters to discuss their children's progress.
- The headmaster's office is located in the oldest part of the school.
How to use Headmasters
Best used in formal educational contexts. Not appropriate in casual conversation or when referring to non-school leaders.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'head' of a 'master' class leading students.
Related words
Collocations with Headmasters
- headmaster's office
- headmaster appointment
- headmaster duties
Synonyms for Headmasters
- principal
- school leader
- administrator
- head of school
- chief educator
Common mistakes with Headmasters
- Confused with 'principals' in American English context.
- Used incorrectly for leaders of organizations outside of schools.
- Spelled incorrectly as 'headmaster' when referring to more than one.
Headmasters appears in
Headmasters in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مديرو المدارس
قائد المدرسة، وخاصة المدرسة الخاصة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
প্রধান শিক্ষক
একটি স্কুলের প্রধান, বিশেষ করে একটি বেসরকারি স্কুলের।
- GermanDeutsch
Schulleiter
Der Chef einer Schule, besonders einer privaten.
- SpanishEspañol
Directores
El líder de una escuela, especialmente una privada.
- Persianفارسی
مدیران مدارس
رهبر یک مدرسه، به خصوص یک مدرسه خصوصی.
- FrenchFrançais
Directeurs d'école
Le chef d'une école, surtout une école privée.
- Hindiहिन्दी
हेडमास्टर
स्कूल का मुखिया, खासकर एक निजी स्कूल का।
- ItalianItaliano
Presidi
Il capo di una scuola, specialmente una privata.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Diretores
O líder de uma escola, especialmente uma particular.
- RussianРусский
Директора школ
Руководитель школы, особенно частной.
- Urduاردو
ہیڈ ماسٹر
سکول کا سربراہ، خاص طور پر نجی سکول کا۔
- Chinese中文
校长
学校的领导,特别是私立学校的。
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Frequently asked questions about Headmasters
What does Headmasters mean?
The leader of a school, especially a private one.
What is the definition of Headmasters?
The principal or leader of a school, particularly a private institution.
How do you use Headmasters in a sentence?
The headmaster announced the new school policies during the assembly.
Can you give another example of Headmasters?
Parents met with the headmasters to discuss their children's progress.
What are synonyms for Headmasters?
Common alternatives include principal, school leader, administrator, head of school, chief educator.
What is the opposite of Headmasters?
Opposite meanings include student, pupil.
What words go with Headmasters?
It commonly pairs with headmaster's office, headmaster appointment, headmaster duties.
What are common mistakes when using Headmasters?
Confused with 'principals' in American English context. Used incorrectly for leaders of organizations outside of schools. Spelled incorrectly as 'headmaster' when referring to more than one.
How do you pronounce Headmasters?
US: //ˈhɛdˌmæstər//, UK: //ˈhɛdˌmɑːstə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Headmasters formal or informal?
"Headmasters" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.
When should I use Headmasters?
Best used in formal educational contexts. Not appropriate in casual conversation or when referring to non-school leaders.

