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What does headteacher mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word headteacher? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. The most senior teacher in a school.
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A headteacher is stepping down as her infant school joins forces with a neighbouring junior school.
The headteacher of a school has been criticized for banning pupils from taking part in Red Nose Day activities.
As headteacher at Ifield Special School he has been dynamic, inspirational and innovative.
Pupils of a Richmond secondary school are protesting after a streaming policy was scrapped by their new headteacher.
Hundreds turned out to pay tribute to a beloved former headteacher at a memorial service to give thanks for her life.
He said had been at his games lesson for only 15 minutes when the headteacher took him to his office, where police were called.

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