noun

superintendent

superintendent, manager, director, commissioner

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.

((superintendent)) ((of sth.)) a person who manages (sth.) The superintendent of schools is responsible for the district.

Synonyms: manager, director, supervisor, administrator

From Latin 'super-' (over) + 'intendere' (to attend to). Someone who oversees or manages.

Think of someone with 'super' intentions to manage a place or system.

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