Headmistress

usgb/ˌhedˈmɪstrəs/
noun

A woman who is in charge of a school, especially in private schools.

Please meet Mrs. White, she's the headmistress of Oakwood Private School.
Visual representation of "headmistress" - A woman who is in charge of a school, especially in private schools.

Often appears as...

  • become a headmistress
  • meet the headmistress
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Gender Specific

Headmistress is used for females; 'headmaster' is its male equivalent.

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Mrs. Johnson is the new headmistress, while Mr. Brown was the former headmaster.
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School Authority

Often implies the person with the highest authority in a school, similar to a CEO in a company.

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If you have any major concerns, you should speak with the headmistress.
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Formal Respect

Used as a formal title that shows respect to the female leader of the school.

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Good morning, Headmistress. We have prepared your schedule.
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