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Definition of stationmaster

stationmaster

/ˈsteɪ.ʃənˌmæs.tɚ/
sta · tion · mas · ter
Plural:stationmasters
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• noun

1

An official in charge of a railway station, responsible for overseeing its daily operations, staff, and passenger safety.

Example

"The stationmaster blew his whistle and waved the green flag as the express train prepared to depart."

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• Nearby Words

stationer
stationery
stationhouse
stationmaster
statistic
statistical
statistically

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century during the expansion of the railway system, formed as a compound of 'station' (from Latin statio, meaning a standing or stopping place) and 'master' (from Latin magister, meaning chief or director).

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