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Definition of administrator

administrator

/ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtər/
ad · min · is · tra · tor

Adverb:administratively
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Plural:administrators
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Adjective:administrative
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administrator Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person responsible for managing, directing, and overseeing the daily operations of a business, school, institution, or organization.

Example

"The hospital administrator introduced a new digital scheduling system to improve patient care."


2

A person who manages and maintains a computer system, network, database, or online platform, typically holding elevated access privileges.

Example

"Please contact the network administrator if you need permission to install new software on your workstation."


3

A person legally appointed by a court to manage and distribute the estate of someone who has died without leaving a valid will, or to oversee an insolvent company.

Example

"The probate court appointed an independent administrator to settle the late business owner's financial affairs."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin administrator ('manager, director'), an agent noun from administrare ('to manage, assist, direct'), formed from ad- ('to') and ministrare ('to serve, attend').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Administrator. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/administrator
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