Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

headteacher

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.68 in modern English

Syllables: head-teach-er
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The most senior teacher in a school who is responsible for its management and administration.

British usage

Example Sentences

"I had to go and see the headteacher about my attitude."

Etymology

From head + teacher.

Usage

British usage

Inflected Forms

headteachers (plural) head teacher (alternative)

Synonyms

principal head headmaster headmistress school director

Questions

What does headteacher mean?: The most senior teacher in a school who is responsible for its management and administration.
Where does headteacher come from?: From head + teacher.

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