Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
headmistress
Noun
/hɛdˈmɪstrɪs/
Definition
The female head of a school, particularly a private school for girls.
Examples
- The headmistress praised the students for their hard work in the annual science fair.
- Before her promotion, she worked for several years as a teacher before becoming the headmistress of the school.
Meaning
A headmistress is the principal or leading teacher in a school, responsible for managing staff and overseeing educational programs.
Synonyms
- Principal
- School leader
- Head teacher
