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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(UK, Ireland) The most senior teacher in a school who is responsible for its management and administration..
I had to go and see the headteacher about my attitude.
Use head teacher when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Head teacher means (UK, Ireland) The most senior teacher in a school who is responsible for its management and administration..
Common synonyms include principal, head, headmaster, headmistress.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
I had to go and see the headteacher about my attitude.
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