headmistress
/ˈhɛdˌmɪstrəs/
noun
- A woman who is the principal or head of a school, especially a private or independent school.
- The headmistress greeted the new students on their first day of school.
- She was appointed headmistress of the girls' academy after serving as vice principal for five years.
- Our headmistress announced a new scholarship program for underprivileged children.
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