headmaster's

Belonging to principal

Headmaster's is the possessive form of headmaster, the man in charge of a school—particularly a private or independent school in British usage.

The word indicates something belonging to or associated with him: the headmaster's office, the headmaster's decision, a summons to the headmaster's study.

authority

office

Professional work location

decision · jurisdiction · approval · signature · discretion · mandate · sanction · ruling · orders · permission

school

assembly

Constructing from components

report · welcome · remarks · introduction · ceremony · prize-giving · convocation · commencement · graduation · farewell

demeanor

stern

Strict or ship's aft

  • gazeFixed, intent look
  • frownDisapproving facial expression
  • toneQuality of sound

manner · look · expression · glare · bearing · countenance · stare · disapproval · scrutiny · presence

residence

house

Residential building

garden · study · parlor · library · sitting room · accommodation · cottage · grounds · fireplace · suite

Opposites
school hierarchy/role

headmaster'sstudent's

Belonging to a learner

pupil's · students · pupils · schoolboy's · schoolgirl's

institutional role

headmaster'sjanitor's

Of the building cleaner

caretaker's · cleaner's · cook's

Phrases
Family

headmaster, headmasters, headmastership

Familiarity
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