Intermediate School & Classroom

Headteacher

/ˈhedtiːtʃə/ noun

Meaning

The person in charge of running a school, especially in British usage.

हिंदी मेंकिसी स्कूल को चलाने के लिए जिम्मेदार व्यक्ति, विशेष रूप से ब्रिटिश उपयोग में।

Example Sentences

“The headteacher welcomed new students on the first day.”

प्रधानाध्यापक ने पहले दिन नए छात्रों का स्वागत किया।

“She has been headteacher for ten years.”

वह दस वर्षों से प्रधानाध्यापक रही हैं।

⚠ Common Mistake

British English says "headteacher" or "head" — American English usually says "principal" instead.

Good to Know

Synonyms
principal (US)
Countable
countable

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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