schoolmaster

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die eine Schule leitet oder dort unterrichtet, sowie jede Person oder Einrichtung, die eine belehrende Rolle einnimmt. Kann auch einen in warmen Gewässern der Karibik und des Atlantiks lebenden Speisefisch bezeichnen.

A noun referring to a person who presides over or teaches at a school, or any individual or institution that acts as an educator. It can also refer to a food fish found in warm Caribbean and Atlantic waters.

1. Head of a schoolB2formalbritish

   A man who is the principal or presiding officer of a school, responsible for its administration and discipline.

   Schulleiter

   • The schoolmaster addressed the students during the morning assembly.
   • He served as the schoolmaster at the village academy for over thirty years.
   • The schoolmaster enforced strict rules regarding attendance and behavior.

   Synonymeheadhead teacherheadmasterprincipalrector

2. Educator or mentorB2formal

   Any person or institution that acts as a teacher or guide, imparting knowledge or discipline.

   Lehrer und Mentor

   • Experience is a harsh schoolmaster, but it teaches valuable lessons.
   • The old philosopher was a schoolmaster to many young thinkers.
   • Life itself can be a strict schoolmaster, shaping character through trials.

   Synonymeeducatorguideinstructormentorpedagoguepreceptorteachertutor

   Antonymeapprenticedisciplelearnerpupilstudent

3. Marine fishC1formalamerican

   A food fish found in warm Caribbean and Atlantic waters, known for its firm flesh.

   Meerwasserfisch

   • The fishermen caught several schoolmasters near the reef.
   • Schoolmaster is a popular choice for local seafood dishes.
   • This species of snapper is often called schoolmaster due to its schooling behavior.