Synonyms for

Schoolmaster

Verb / ˈsku:ˌlmæstɜ: / Another word for schoolmaster — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a male teacher who is in charge of a school or a class

Synonyms & similar words

headmaster master lutjanusapodus teacher educator instructor tutor professor principal headmaster headmistress dean director governess pedagogue guide mentor coach trainer counselor advisor lecturer preceptor

Example sentences

  1. The schoolmaster taught the children how to read and write.
  2. The schoolmaster was very strict and made the students study hard.
  3. The schoolmaster gave a lecture on history.
  4. The schoolmaster was responsible for the safety of all the students.
  5. The schoolmaster organized a field trip for the class.

Quotes

  • The schoolmaster is abroad! And every boy he meets / Hath some new tuneful word to greet him with.
  • The schoolmaster should be one of the happiest of men; but he is usually one of the most miserable.
  • The schoolmaster is generally a man of erudition, but a pedant and a bigot.

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