Headmistress
ahd-5
noun.
A woman who is the principal of a school, usually a private school.
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noun.
A female school
principal
.
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noun.
a woman headmaster
Word Usage
"Severe-looking assistant headmistress is an all-around bummer."
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
head
head teacher
principal
school principal
Same Context
Words that are found in similar contexts
Gauleiter
Minnelli
POV
bursar
co-chairman
Synonym
Words with the same meaning
headteacher
principal