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headteacher

/ˌhedˈtiːtʃ.ər/
head · teach · er
Plural:headteachers
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• noun

1

British The educator who is in overall charge of a school, responsible for its administration, academic standards, and staff management.

Example

"The headteacher welcomed the new students and their parents during the morning assembly."

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