Definition

A male teacher responsible for overseeing a residence hall or dormitory at a school, often in a boarding school setting.

Example

The housemaster organized a meeting for all the students living in the dormitory.

Conversation

Who is your housemaster this year?

It's Mr. Thompson; he's really nice and helpful.

That's great! I remember my housemaster was a bit strict.

Yeah, but Mr. Thompson makes everything more relaxed.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Housemaster → It is formed from "house" (from Old English *hus*, meaning a dwelling or shelter) and "master" (from Latin *magister*, meaning a person in authority or a teacher). The word "housemaster" refers to a person in authority or a leader within a house or residence, often in a school setting.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'house' as a dwelling and a 'master' as someone in charge. This helps you remember that a housemaster is someone who oversees a house or residence.

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