superintendent
Translation
superintendent, manager, director, janitor
Examples
The superintendent of police addressed the media.
The police superintendent addressed the media.
He is the superintendent of the apartment building.
He is the superintendent of the apartment building.
Grammar Patterns
superintendent of ((sth.)) The new superintendent of schools was appointed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: manager, director, administrator, inspector
Etymology
From Latin 'super-' (over) + 'intendere' (to direct). Literally 'one who directs from above'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'super' person who 'intends' to oversee a project or building. This person is the boss.