Schoolmistress

usgb/ˈskuːlmɪstrəs/
noun

A woman who is in charge of a school or teaches in school.

Miss Hanks, the strict schoolmistress, maintained discipline in her classroom.
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Often appears as...

  • strict schoolmistress
  • old schoolmistress
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Gender Specific

The term 'schoolmistress' refers exclusively to women, similar to 'headmistress' for female school leaders.

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The new schoolmistress introduced innovative teaching methods.
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Authority Implied

The word implies authority and responsibility within the school environment.

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As the schoolmistress, she oversaw the entire curriculum.
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Not Universal

The use of 'schoolmistress' is more common in British English and might be rare or old-fashioned elsewhere.

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She admired her grandmother's stories as a schoolmistress.
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