superintendent

//ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənt//
B2Frequency Level 9Formal
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Noun

superintendentSingular
superintendentsPlural
1

A person who manages or oversees an organization, department, or activity, especially in an official capacity.

The superintendent of the school district announced new policies for the upcoming year.

2

The chief administrator of a school district in the United States.

The superintendent announced new policies for all schools in the district.

3

A person responsible for the maintenance and management of a building, especially an apartment building.

The superintendent fixed the broken heater in our apartment.

4

A senior police officer, especially in the UK, ranking above chief inspector.

The superintendent led the investigation into the robbery.

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