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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

headmistress

/hedˈmɪstrɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does headmistress mean?

noun

The woman in charge of a school, especially a private school. A woman who is in charge of a school, typically a woman who is the principal or the person in charge of the school.

Example

"The headmistress of the school was a kind and fair leader who was loved by all the students."

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