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administrator
noun ad·min·is·tra·tor \əd-ˈmi-nə-ˌstrā-tər, -ˌstrā-ˌtȯr\
: a person whose job is to manage a company, school, or other organization
: a person who controls the use of something (such as property or money)
Full Definition of ADMINISTRATOR
1
: a person legally vested with the right of administration of an estate
2
a : one who administers especially business, school, or governmental affairs b : a priest appointed to administer a diocese or parish temporarily
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First Known Use of ADMINISTRATOR
15th century
Related to ADMINISTRATOR
- Synonyms
- administrant, executive, archon, director, exec, manager, superintendent, supervisor
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Rhymes with ADMINISTRATOR
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ADMINISTRATOR Defined for Kids
administrator
noun ad·min·is·tra·tor \əd-ˈmi-nə-ˌstrā-tər\
Definition of ADMINISTRATOR for Kids
: a person who administers business, school, or government affairs
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