superintendent
Translation
superintendent, manager, director, commissioner
Examples
The school superintendent announced a new policy.
The school superintendent announced a new policy.
He is the superintendent of the apartment building.
He is the superintendent of the block of flats.
Grammar Patterns
((superintendent)) ((of sth.)) a person who manages (sth.) The superintendent of schools is responsible for the district.
Similar Words
Synonyms: manager, director, supervisor, administrator
Etymology
From Latin 'super-' (over) + 'intendere' (to attend to). Someone who oversees or manages.
Memory Tips
Think of someone with 'super' intentions to manage a place or system.