Principal

usgb/ˈprɪnsəpl/
noun

The person in charge of a school.

The school principal will give the commencement speech.
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Often appears as...

  • principal's office
  • school principal
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Educational Leader

Used when referring to the top official in a school setting.

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I'll schedule a meeting with the principal to discuss the school policies.
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Authority Figure

Implies a position of power and responsibility over students and staff.

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The principal enforced the new dress code strictly.
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